Lonely Planet France : Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Paris, Brittany, the Loire, Champagne, the French Alps, Provence and more

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.

This classic guidebook format 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 include wine tasting explained, hiking and skiing guides, and Paris walking tours. You'll find expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more. An essential information toolkit contains tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel. Connect with French culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.

Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Paris bring your journey to life. Coverage spans 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, and Corsica.