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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
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.
The British franchise is headquartered near Claygate railway station.
The company presents annual 'Les Routiers in Britain Awards'.
References
- 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
- Les Routiers UK No longer active
- 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