Lonely Planet France NEW

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
• Snorkelling, kitesurfing, and watching the sunset from the beaches in Bonifacio
• 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
• Fresh takes on must-visit sights, from the Eiffel Tower to Troglodytes and Ile de Re

Essential information toolkit includes:

• Tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money
• LGBTIQ+ travel advice
• Useful words and phrases
• Accessibility and responsible travel

Connect with French culture

Dive deep into local life, history, and traditions through captivating stories.

Coverage includes:

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.