Georgia and the Carolinas

Old World charm and New World chic collide in this historic town with a young attitude. Take this guide and explore Montréal - it's jazz heaven, architecture nirvana, restaurant cloud nine, all with a French twist on good ol' Canadian hospitality. 18 full-color, detailed maps ; restaurant listings to impress every palate and budget ; auberge de jeunesse or gîte du passant ? Accommodations options in detail ; walking tour of Vieux Montréal, Downtown and Quartier Latin ; Coverage of gay & lesbian Montréal, as well as the international Jazz Festival, North America's biggest ; très handy French Language section and glossary.

Montréal

Croissants and cobblestones... jazz and joie de vivre... laid-back cafés and lush parks... hip clubs and haute couture... let yourself fall under the intoxicating spell of the Paris of the West. This smart, streetwise a stylish guide will help you discover all that this vibrant, cosmopolitan city has to offer.

42 days of in-city research, five walking tours, three cycling tours, 18 detailed maps. Colour Architecture chapter shows the contrast between Amsterdam's classic and modern styles. Local insights from a film director, a boat-tour operator and an author. Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-theminute reviews, updates and traveller insights. Uncover a grand church hidden in an attic in the Red Light District. Visit a shoe-shaped home and the office of the future at the Living Tomorrow Pavillon . Sip jenever (Dutch gin) at a traditional tasting house or distillery. Practice your dangling skills sampling herring from a street stall.

Amsterdam

The Real and the Complex: A History of Analysis in the 19th Century

From the cosmopolitan wonders of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to windmills, tulips and boundless bike tracks, this indispensable guide will help you to experience all that the Netherlands has to offer.
* 45 maps including eight colour Amsterdam city maps
* accommodation options from trekkershutten to five-star hotels
* the background on windmills - how they work, where to find them
* all the entertainment choices, from coffee shops and brown cafes to opera and classical music
* the lowdown on where to see Dutch art from Rembrandt to Mondriaan

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