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 cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards along La Voie des Vignes; to drinking with the ghosts of Simone de Beauvoir and Ernest Hemingway on place de la Contrescarpe in Paris' Latin Quarter; and marvelling at spellbinding fountain displays and equestrian shows at Unesco-listed Chateau de Versailles.

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 the troglodytic trail in the village of Souzay, and Aiguille du Midi
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.