Lonely Planet Experience France

Discover amazing local experiences from rocking out at a concert in Lyon's ancient Roman amphitheatre, to snorkelling through crystal-clear waters off the Côte d'Azur, and indulging in the Michelin-starred gastronomic temples of Paris. This Experience guidebook format is designed to help you plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure with fresh perspectives from local experts who share their love for the real France. Trip planning tools help you create your own regional and activity-based itineraries so you can navigate the country and connect experiences together with ease. Fun insights will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place—understand Paris' unique culinary heritage of bistros and brasseries, learn about the women steering local winemaking, and explore Lyon's street-art scene. Packed with inspiring full-colour photography, maps including a pull-out planning map of France, and QR codes that unlock extra digital content, this guide covers Paris, The Loire Valley, Normandy, Lyon, Provence, Côte d'Azur, Bordeaux, and the French Alps. You'll find insider tips on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, the tantalising local food scene, and photo-worthy views, plus a handy seasonal planning calendar to guide you on where to go, when to travel, and what to pack.