Lonely Planet Best of France

Lonely Planet's Best of Franceis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Bask in the St-Tropez sun, cross the French Alps, or dive into the wonders of Provence; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of France and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Best of France:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak

Full-colour images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip 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 infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

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

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sport, landscapes, wildlife

Free, convenient pull-out Paris map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination

Covers Paris, Loire Valley, Normandy, Brittany, Champagne, Lyon, Provence, Nice, St-Tropez, Marseille, Bordeaux, French Alps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of France, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on France's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide.

Looking for a guide for Paris? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris guide for a comprehensive look at all the citiy has to offer, or Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Authors Written and researched by Lonely Planet, and Alexis Averbuck, Joel Balsam, Celeste Brash, Steve Fallon, Catherine Le Nevez, Chris Pitts, Daniel Robinson, Regis St. Louis, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Nicola Williams.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel 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 also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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