image courtesy of Maison de la France

Bonjour! Yesterday, Maison de la France—the official tourist office of the French government—released its France Guide 2007.

Much of this glossy, 100-page magazine is devoted to the usual perky PR fluff—the unveiling of stuffy new monuments, luxury island getaways, and so on. But there are a few articles of Cheapo note, including one on off-the-beaten-path accommodations (for as little as €30 you can sleep in a yurt in Gluiras or Saint-Peray!) and an article about visiting Rhône-Alps ski resorts during the off season.

If that doesn’t whet your whistle, there’s also a quirky interview with funny-man David Sedaris worth reading.

You can order a hard copy of France Guide 2007 online (delivery takes three to four weeks). The impatient can, of course, download the PDF.

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