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Michelin patented the pneumatic, or air-filled, automobile tire in the late 1800s. This was a milestone moment in mobility; it permitted automobile owners to travel at great length in a single journey. Then, in an effort to prompt travelers to enjoy their newfound mobility, the company created guides – and detailed maps – to steer travellers on their way. Now Michelin maps and guides are known throughout
the world for their accuracy, conciseness and ability to
seek out the best. Michelin's Red Guides highlight hotels
and restaurants; Green Guides highlight sites. Green Guides
are coordinated with Michelin's maps.
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| GREEN
GUIDES - the guides to sights |
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Michelin
Green Guides offer suggestions on what to see and
what to do, background on history and cultural heritage
as well as maps and suggested itineraries. |
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- Insider tips on hotels, restaurants and shopping
- Photos, tidbits and fun facts
- Practical information such as local weather,
exchange rates, necessary travel documents, entry
fees, and calendar of events
- Every sight visited by Michelin editors, writers
or researchers
- Accurate and detailed maps highlighting major
sights and entertainment spots
- Convenient size
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| RED
GUIDES - the guides to food and lodging |
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Michelin
Red Guides provide consistent information about hotels
and restaurants and include an internationally-recognized
rating system. Red Guides offer
up to 10,000 addresses, ranging from small hostels
to luxury hotels and from small eateries to gourmet
restaurants and include suggestions for local cafes
and authentic local food as well as highly rated
gourmet restaurants and cuisine.
Red Guides are written in the language of the
country but consist almost entirely of internationally
recognized symbols and include an introduction in
English explaining them.
Michelin's Red Guides stand out from the pack particularly
because of their:
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- Anonymous inspections
Inspectors make regular and anonymous visits to
hotels and restaurants to gauge the quality of
products and services offered to an ordinary customer.
They settle their own bill and may then introduce
themselves and ask for more information about the
establishment. The approximately 45,000 letters
received from readers every year are also a valuable
source of information, which can then be followed
up with another visit.
- Independence
The choice of establishments is a completely independent
one, made for the benefit of the readers alone.
The decisions to be taken are discussed around
the table by the inspectors and the Editor. Inclusion
in the Guide is completely free of charge. Michelin
alone decides which establishments are selected
and included in the Guide.
- Uniform methodology
The Guide offers a selection of the best hotels
and restaurants in all comfort and price categories.
In making their selection, inspectors rigorously
apply the same methodology everywhere.
- Annual updates
Practical information, ratings and distinctions
are reviewed and updated every year to ensure their
accuracy. With each new edition of the Guide, hundreds
of thousands of items are checked, modified, enhanced
or changed.
- Consistency
The criteria for the classifications are the same
for the 21 countries covered by the Guide, taking
into account the different characteristics of each
country.
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NOTE: Some Red Guides features only restaurants and do not include hotels. These guides are designated by the term Restaurant in their titles.
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| Red Guide
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Text
describing each hotel and restaurant listed
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Particularly pleasant and
welcoming hotels and restaurants, with character
or in a unique setting, as well as top quality
service
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A selection of typical
establishments from different European countries:
 guesthouses,
B&B in GB & Ireland, and agriturismo
in Italy
 pubs
in Great Britain & Ireland
 tapas
bars in Spain
- Hotels and restaurants
designated on maps
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 Stars
from 1 to 3 designate a special culinary experience;
special symbols highlight good local and affordable
food
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 "Bib
Gourmand" symbols indicate good food at reasonable
prices
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English-language index
with practical information on regional  food
and drink favorites, suggested tipping, road rules,
and travel distances from major cities
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| MAPS AND ATLASES |
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- Color-coding to indicate the amount of detail
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Red maps (National Maps)
cover the main road network of a country or group
of countries and give an overall picture of your route
Town plans
Place name index
Driving information
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Orange maps (Regional
Maps) cover the main regions of a country and show primary & secondary road networks
Administrative boundaries
Scenic routes
Place name index
Time and distance charts
Plans for all major towns
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Blue maps (City Maps)
cover the heart of major municipalities and show car parks, one-way streets, public transport as well as practical information - from hospitals and service stations to entertainment and shops. |
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word or two about map scales |
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Current information highlights restrictions,
road construction and distances
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Road atlases in spiral format
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Maps and guides cross-reference the entire Michelin
collection
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 Country
maps updated annually
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Destination names printed in language of the
country
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| Touring & Motoring
Atlas features: |
| Touring & Motoring
atlases cover a whole country or group of countries
and show primary and secondary roads, some local roads,
and a number of city plans. |
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