Lonely Planet France (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet’s Franceis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Bordeaux’s wineries, lose yourself in Paris, or reach new heights in the French Alps; all with your trusted trip companion. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s FranceTravel Guide:

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to make sure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you want for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers – where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

What’s New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries allow you to tailor your go back and forth to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding trip experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 55 maps

Covers Brittany, Normandy, Lille, Flanders & the Somme, Paris, Ile de France, Champagne, Alsace & Lorraine, Bordeaux, Nantes & the Atlantic Coast, French Basque Country, the Pyrenees, Toulouse, Dordogne, Limousin & the Lot, Auvergne, Burgundy, French Alps, Jura Mountains, Lyon, Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Monaco, Cote d’Azur, Corsica

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s France, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for just the highlights? Take a look at Best of France, a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights.

For a quick go back and forth to Paris, Take a look at Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick go back and forth.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading trip media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll be able to also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore on a daily basis.

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