Lonely Planet France

Lonely Planets local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to France.

Discover both popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from people-watching in one of Bordeaux’s atmospheric café-filled squares to cycling through the world-famous vineyards of La Voie des Vignes, and even 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, making it easier to navigate France and connect experiences seamlessly.
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys, along with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities tailored to your passions.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights, from exploring the iconic Eiffel Tower to visiting troglodyte dwellings 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.
• Expert local recommendations on the best times to visit, where to eat and drink, nightlife hotspots, shopping, accommodations, adventure activities, festivals, and more.
• Essential information toolkit with tips on arriving, transportation, making the most of your time and budget, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Connect with French culture through stories that delve 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.