Lonely Planet France

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to France.

Discover France's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from exploring the lavish cluster of hilltop villages in the Luberon in sun-baked Provence; to snorkelling, kitesurfing, and watching the sunset from the beaches in Bonifacio; and cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards along La Voie des Vignes.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's France travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate France effortlessly.
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, and activity-led excursions.
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more.
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Paris.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Eiffel Tower to Troglodytes and Ile de Re.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using 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.

Covers: Paris; Lille, Flanders & the Somme; Normandy; Brittany; Champagne; Alsace; Lorraine; The Loire; Burgundy; Lyon, the Rhone Valley & the Auvergne; French Alps & Jura; Bordeaux to Biarritz; Dordogne & Lot; Languedoc-Roussillon; Toulouse & the Pyrenees; Provence; Cote 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.