Les Routiers
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| Industry | Travel publishing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | François de Saulieu |
| Headquarters | 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Surrey, KT10 0PD |
Area served | UK, France |
| Products | Restaurant and hotel guide books |
Les Routiers is a company that provides travel guide books for eating out and hotels.
History
[edit]It began in France in 1935.
In 1970 it opened a UK-based company.
In 2002 an article in The Daily Telegraph claimed that the company charged up to £900 for an entry in their guide book, with the reviews written by sales managers.[1]
The British franchise is headquartered near Claygate railway station.
The company presents annual 'Les Routiers in Britain Awards'.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Alderson, Andrew & Freinberg, Tony (2002) "How to star in the top travel guides: pay", The Daily Telegraph, 7 July 2002. Retrieved 15 December 2012
- ^ "Anstruther Fish Bar Judged 'Batter' by Far", Fife Today, 15 September 2005. Retrieved 15 December 2012
External links
[edit]- Les Routiers UK No longer active
Categories:
- French companies established in 1934
- 1970 establishments in the United Kingdom
- Book publishing companies of the United Kingdom
- Borough of Elmbridge
- British companies established in 1970
- Companies based in Surrey
- Food and drink awards
- Gastronomical societies
- Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom
- Hotel guide books
- Organizations established in 1934
- Publishing companies of France
- Restaurant guides
- Tourism organisations in the United Kingdom