Piers Letcher

Eccentric France Piers Letcher

So you think eccentric France means frogs'' legs and pig''s trotters? Think again.
Piers Letcher takes you to places where you can feast on forgotten vegetables, saddle up for national donkey day, or gorge yourself at the world tripe championships.
He also reveals the truth behind France''s most colourful characters, including Coco Chanel, Joan of Arc, Mata Hari and the Marquis de Sade.
This latest addition to the Bradt eccentric series makes fascinating reading for those looking to discover the hidden side of France, as well as for armchair travellers who delight in the extraordinary.
- Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at pig-squealing, or brave the Rhône Valley''s Crocodile Farm
- Romantic? Visit the Lovers'' Wall in Montmartre, or Provence''s hidden Paradise
- Festive? Indulge yourself at the Palais du Chocolat, or take a Champagne cure
- Salacious? Pop into the Musée du Préservatif in Condom, or Paris''s Musée de l''Erotisme
- Or just plain curious? Check out the country''s most unusual towns, gardens, hotels and restaurants