Product Description

Discover France



Gaze at the gargoyles and ponder Quasimodo's fate as you laze in the park
behind Notre Dame p133.



Fly off-piste down glaciers near Chamonix on the notorious Vallée Blanche
descent p534.



Get lost in secret passageways beneath Lyon and discover why silk weavers
toiled to build them p506.



Spit a mouthful of Burgundy without causing offence at Beaune's Ãcole des
Vins de Bourgogne p467.



In This Guide:



Six authors, 23 combined years living in France, 196 days of in-country
research, 184 maps.

You asked for it, we researched it - more value accommodation in this
edition.

Belle ÃZle Romance, Marseille short-break, Tour de France trail - take
inspiration from our itineraries and explore France your own way.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1090 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-08
• Format: Abridged
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1024 pages

Synopsis
Provides information on France - where to stay, eat and be entertained. This book features information on gourmet self-catering, and a food chapter that serves up the cuisine culture, food history and recipes.

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Customer Reviews

Lonely Planet misses the mark
Always been a very big fan of Lonely Planet guides... they have helped me round India, Nepal, Pakistan, France, Italy and Ireland. As my old copy is pre-Euro I thought I'd get a new up to date copy. Wish I hadn't. I've been looking at the Paris section... we are taking our children and I was interested in Parc d'Asterix... no mention. Several pages on Disney. Lots of other destinations on our 'tick list' are missing.

Nice photography as ever, and the usual clear concise style. I realise they cna't put everything in the guide but these are major omissions. Not recommended. Sorry Lonely Planet!

well researched for facts etc
I found this to be well researched, if a little formulaic. Useful when touring round France and making the best of a rail rover ticket. But suggest you buy an independent guide book if you are staying anywhere for more than a couple of days. I found it complemented the readable and invaluable foodie guides (Bradt, Patricia Wells, Gault Millau) with the stats and practical getting around info.

A great series of books!
As me and a friend are planning a round the world trip this series of books has been a great help.
In picking places where to go it's helpful to know whats there!
Were mainly backpacking and using hostels so specific country guides aimed at this was essential. We needed to know campsites, country entry requirements, cost of living, activities, etiquette, transport options, do's and don'ts and most importantly what the food was like! As well as info on touring in campervans, car or footslogging.
The book has it all and more. It covers all such topics and then reviews each place in the country individually. It has topics on law, car rental and purchase and so much more. If your travelling to this country then this book will be very useful. I don't think there is one thing I could think of that it does not cover. It even has places to rock climb in it! There are even phone numbers and addresses of hostels and hotels. Local culture and etiquette is covered, which is very useful in order that you don't upset the local inhabitants. Loads of major city centre maps and tons of colour pictures all add to the books appeal.
In addition their website www.lonelyplanet.com is a great site containing a lot of invaluable information.
The books are very durable and will stand the test of time. I now own five in total, including a Thai phrasebook, as the LP guides are an extensive series, covering more than just travel.
A very worthy and essential purchase, money very well spent indeed!!