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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.
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]
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