Description:

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to France. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from people-watching in one of Bordeaux's atmospheric cafe-filled squares to cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards in La Voie des Vignes, and paragliding over Lake Annecy.

*  Provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips

*  Updated with an all-new structure and design so you can navigate France and connect experiences together with ease

*  Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions

*  Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from exploring the iconic Eiffel Tower to visiting troglodytes in the Loire, and riding the Aiguille du Midi cable car

*  Special features on wine tasting explained, hiking and skiing guide, Paris walking tours

*  Expert recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more

*  Essential info on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility

*  Connect with French culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 

*  Inspiring full-colour photography and maps including a pull-out map of Paris

*  Covers Paris, Lille, Flanders & the Somme, Normandy, Brittany, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, The Loire, Burgundy, Lyon, the Rhône Valley & the Auvergne, French Alps & Jura, Bordeaux to Biarritz, Dordogne & Lot, Languedoc-Roussillon, Toulouse & the Pyrenees, Provence, Côte d’Azur & Monaco, Corsica

Updated edition May 2024