Les Routiers
{{Short description|Travel guide book company}}
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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.Alderson, Andrew & Freinberg, Tony (2002) "[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1400605/How-to-star-in-the-top-travel-guides-pay.html How to star in the top travel guides: pay]", The Daily Telegraph, 7 July 2002. Retrieved 15 December 2012
The British franchise is headquartered near Claygate railway station.
The company presents annual 'Les Routiers in Britain Awards'."[http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/anstruther_fish_bar_judged_batter_by_far_1_142811 Anstruther Fish Bar Judged 'Batter' by Far]", Fife Today, 15 September 2005. Retrieved 15 December 2012
References
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External links
- [http://routiers.co.uk Les Routiers UK] No longer active
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Category:French companies established in 1934
Category:1970 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Book publishing companies of the United Kingdom
Category:British companies established in 1970
Category:Companies based in Surrey
Category:Food and drink awards
Category:Gastronomical societies
Category:Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom
Category:Organizations established in 1934