France

France Synopsis

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Franceis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up the beauty of a Parisian sidewalk cafe, stroll along the Champs-Elysees, or set off on a Champagne-soaked day-trip in Reims; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet France Travel Guide:

• Full-colourmaps and images throughout
• Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, architecture, politics, food, and wine
• Free, convenient pull-out Paris map(included in print version), plus over 110 colour neighbourhood maps
• Useful features- includingWalking Tours, Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andTravel with Children
• Coverageincludes Paris, Lille, Flanders, Normandy, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, Brittany, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Lyon, French Alps, French Basque Country, Pyrenees, Toulouse, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Limousin, Massif Central, the Atlantic Coast, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet France,our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for just the highlights of France? Check outLonely Planet's Discover France,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
• Looking for a guide on Paris? Check outLonely Planet's Parisguide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer,Lonely Planet's Discover Paris,a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions, orLonely Planet's Pocket Paris,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Nicola Williams, Alexis Averbuck, Catherine Le Nevez, Daniel Robinson, Emilie Filou, Jean-Bernard Carillet, John A. Vlahides, Kerry Christiani, Miles Roddis, Oliver Berry, Steve Fallon, Stuart Butler, and Tom Masters.

About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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