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The real France

Anne-Marie Laval - Author

Expect a varied travel-and-culture guide: Paris sightseeing sits alongside French music, street food, markets and festivals, with practical information about internet access, mobile networks and dialling codes.

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Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to know better? Do you want all the essential facts about France at your fingertips? If you want to know what it's really about (rather than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real France is a great place to start. What's hot: France highlights you really won't want to miss A walking tour of Paris - but with a difference! Guide to France's music scene, including festivals and the secret language of rap The best street food in France, wherever you are in the country - plus a few foods you might want to avoid! Where to check out the best street markets, fairs and festivals Need-to-know information about internet access, mobile networks, dialling codes and more Whether you are planning a trip or a holiday, just day-dreaming about one or simply need to know the facts The Real France is your essential guide. It is part of a series of books that help young people find out what a country is really about.

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Book Analysis

At a Glance

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Travel· ExplainedEveryday culture· Explained

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The guide mentions foods readers might want to avoid.

Personalised Fit

Beyond the Cover

TravelEveryday culture

Non-fictionIllustrated book

Themes in Context

France beyond the usual sights

The guide pairs a Paris walking tour with music, food, markets and festivals, presenting varied ways to explore France.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: It offers a broad, topic-led introduction rather than focusing only on sightseeing or travel logistics.

Talk about: Which part of everyday French culture would you most like to explore further?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

Its mix of cultural highlights and practical travel details may suit a young reader who wants either to plan a visit or to explore France without travelling.

What Deserves Attention

Food coverage includes street-food recommendations and mentions foods readers might want to avoid.

A Conversation Worth Having

If you were choosing what to explore first, would you pick music, food or a market—and what would you hope to find there?

Reading Approach

Browse by interest: use the practical communications material for trip planning, or treat the cultural sections as starting points for exploring France from home.

Confidence & Basis

Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.

What remains unconfirmed

France beyond the usual sights: For close study of one topic, this guide’s broad range may be less focused than a dedicated book.

The Real France: Your Need-To-Know Guide for All Things French - Anne-Marie Laval - Google Books

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Checked: 1 October 2026.

Relevant to: France beyond the usual sights

The real France by Anne-Marie Laval | Open Library