Overview

Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful colour photos. Fodor's 'Essential' guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor's Essential France travel guide includes: An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do Multiple itineraries to effectively organise your days and maximise your time More than 70 detailed maps and a free pull-out map to help you navigate confidently Colour photos throughout to spark your wanderlust! Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more Photo-filled 'best of' features on 'France's Best Museums', 'France's Best Small Towns', and 'France's Best Churches and Cathedrals' Trip-planning tools and practical tips including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money Historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more Special features on The Louvre, Versailles, Provence's Lavender Route, and more Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems French language primer with useful words and essential phrases Up-to-date coverage on: Paris, Versailles, Normandy, Burgundy, Lyon, the French Alps, Provence, the French Riviera, Nice, Marseilles, Monaco, Corsica, Bordeaux, and more. Planning on spending more time in France? Check out Fodor's Paris, Fodor's Pocket Paris, and Fodor's Provence & the French Riviera.

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“Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times “The Fodor’s guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.” – Chicago Tribune “In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.” – Booklist “Fodor’s super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail.” – Sacramento Bee “Fodor’s can help you plan the perfect adventure.” – Arizona Republic

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