France : Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Grab a caf crme at a Parisian sidewalk cafe, take in glacial panoramas above Chamonix and explore the Champagne-soaked city of Reims - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's France:

• Colour maps and 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, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Covers: Paris, Lille, Flanders, the Somme, Normandy, Brittany, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Lyon, the French Alps, Basque Country, the Pyrenees, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Corsica and more.

Lonely Planet's France is our most comprehensive guide to France, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences.