Full Description
The best-selling Wild Swimming series returns to France for an expanded guide to best places to cool off this summer, including new coverage of Central and Northern France.
Over 750 locations, including 300 new locations in Normandy, Ile, Champagne, Burgundy, Centre, Limousin, Auvergne and Aquitaine.
Dive into the grand cascades of Auvergne, Jura and the Alps
Dip in the emerald-green plunge pools and gorges of Provence
Swim beneath the great chateaux of the Loire and Dordogne.
Discover the unspoilt crater lakes of the Massif Central
Soak in secluded hot springs in the woodlands of the Pyrenees.
Bathe, picnic and canoe at willow dappled river beaches in Burgundy, Champagne & Limousin
Combining dazzling photos, engaging writing and all the practical information you'll need, from maps, directions, grid references and walk-in times to recommendations for canoe trips, bike rides, riverside campsites and lakeshore restaurants.
Contents
Introduction to Wild Swimming
Safety and Directions
Corsica
Jura and Franche Comte
Central Alpes
Alpes-Maritimes
Haut Var and Verdon
Vaucluse and Haute Provence
Languedoc
Ardeche
Cevennes
Volcans d'Auvergne & Haute-Dordogne
Northern Auvergne
Eastern Pyrenees, Corbieres & Roussillon
Western Pyrenees & Aquitaine
Lot, Cele & Aveyron
Dordogne
Dronne & Isle in Perigord
Charentes & Vienne in Limousin
Indre & Creuse in Limousin
La Loire
Morvan & Bourgogne
Normandy, Ile & Champagne