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Stéphane Bern, Guillaume de Laubier
(Beteiligte)
Luxembourg
History, Landscape, and Traditions
Fotos: Laubier, Guillaume de
2016. 160 S. 140 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. 12.1 in
Verlag/Jahr: FLAMMARION 2016
ISBN: 2-08-020304-5 (2080203045)
Neue ISBN: 978-2-08-020304-5 (9782080203045)
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Discover the magic of Luxembourg with this homage to the countrys rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes. Steeped in history, the small baroque country of Luxembourg is one of the few remaining hidden treasures of Europe. With a 1,000-year-old heritage, including the Old City fortifications and ruins that are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this landlocked nationbest known as a center for banking and telecommunicationsoffers a surprisingly rich diversity of natural wonders. This volume brings the reader on a journey through Luxembourgs picturesque countryside, unveiling the countrys fascinating history, culture, and geography. Revealing the myriad of riches that this countryone of Europes best-kept secretshas to offer, the book is completed with a detailed visitors guide to the best addresses for cultural, gastronomic, and historical experiences, along with an agenda of annual events and festivities.
"This luscious look at a too often unheralded landscape reveals the holdovers of a heritage 1,000 years in the making, including UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins and ramparts. The landlocked Luxembourg, which shares a border with Germany, Belgium and France, is also one of the most picturesque places in Western Europe, where history, culture and nature form a fascinating pictorial of a country celebrating centuries of tradition through a variety of riches today."
-bask Magazine
Stéphane Bern is a popular journalist in France. He has published numerous books, including Highland Living and The Best Loved Villages of France.
Guillaume de Laubier´s photographs have appeared in many books, including Highland Living and A Home in Paris.