Karen Brown's France: Charming Inns & Itineraries 2004

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Summary: Let's be fair
Review: I just rated the previous (negative) review as helpful. Then I stopped to think about it. I have used Karen Brown guides several times and have always been delighted with her recommendations. Now I'm wondering about the basis for beedubs' comments. How many of the inns did he actually visit and exactly what were his complaints? Why not help us out by being more specific? I confess I haven't read this edition, but based on my own experiences I'd give Karen the benefit of the doubt. Where else would one go for the kind of advice she gives? Do others share beedubs' opinion of this edition?

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Summary: Fun to read, disappointing hotels...
Review: I love flipping through this book. The descriptions of places to stay are fodder for glorious daydreams. Sadly, I followed Ms. Brown's suggestions and spent a few weekends at several of these Inns and Chateaux. What a disappointment! Most were lovely on the outside, tired and drab on the inside. Not at all as she had described. Skip it.