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.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's France Travel Guide:
Our 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 on wine tasting explained, hiking and skiing guide, Paris walking tours
Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
Essential information toolkit containing 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
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
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's France.
Co-ordinating Author: Nicola Williams
Top Authors: Alexis Averbuck, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Fabienne Fong Yan, Michael Frankel, Rooksana Hossenally, Cyrena Lee, Daphne Leprince-Ringuet, Sixtine Lerouge, Christina Mackenzie, Chrissie McClatchie, Ashley Parsons, Helen Ranger, Anna Richards, Madeleine Rothery, Paul Stafford, Nicola Leigh Stewart, Samantha Wood McGarry
We understood Sri Lanka so much better thanks to this guide. It really made our trip.
Sri Lanka
Ofer Yitzhak
Traveling to Spain
The guidebook “spain” was excellent. I used it for planning the trip to Madrid, Barcelona and Toledo.
Spain
DAVID ESPINOSA
Great tool for travel planning a quick trip to this region of England
I visited Oxford las month and this Pocket Guide was a great value. Sights and pubs reviews were spot on. One thing though: during graduation season, several sights are closed down for private events. Duke Humfrey's library and the Sheldonian Theater were unavailable during my trip. Maybe there's a note in the guide which I might have missed, but a heads-up on this would be nice.
Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds
Magnus Potter
really helpful
I love the lonely Planet Guides, they are so useful when travelling. It Had all the Importamt information about the regions in Tasmania, so we could plan our Roadtrip without googling for hours. The Cape Raoul Track was beautiful, as Well as many other places recommended Here. The prices of the ferry etc. Are also helpful. Thank you!
Experience Tasmania
Scott McNab
Andalucia - Save Time!
Save yourself the time of sifting through unreliable sources online. As usual, the team at LP has done a great job of curating places, stays, food, and sights. I am done with extensive online research. My first stop when planning a trip is Lonely Planet. Well researched and fair prices. The Andalucia book is a new format to me and I really liked it. Highly recommend.
