The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbidding fortress.

Exploring galleries, basements, rooftops, and gardens, Sciolino demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum's lifeblood: the curators, the artisans producing frames and engravings, the builders overseeing restorations, the firefighters protecting the aging structure.

Blending investigative journalism, travelogue, history, and memoir, Sciolino walks her readers through the museum's front gates and immerses them in its irresistible, engrossing world of beauty and culture. Adventures in the Louvre reveals the secrets of this grand monument of Paris and basks in its timeless, seductive power.

Whether you want to walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, or stroll down the Champs-Élysées, the local Fodor's travel experts in Paris are here to help! Fodor's Paris guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Paris travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on Paris's Best Museums, Paris's Best Churches, What to Eat and Drink in Paris, What to Buy in Paris, and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on The Louvre and Versailles
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• FRENCH-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, Musée d'Orsay, Sacré-Coeur, Versailles, and more.

Planning on visiting the rest of France? Check out Fodor's Fodor's Essential France and Fodor's Provence & the French Riviera.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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• Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Paris
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles to where to find the perfect croissant
• How to connect with culture: Stroll down Rue Cler for fresh, local goods to build the ultimate French picnic, marvel at the works of Degas and Monet, and sip café au lait at a streetside café
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of vin rouge
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums and churches
• Detailed maps for exploring on the go
• Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on the best arrondissements in Paris, including Champs-Elysees, the Marais, Montmartre, and more, plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Giverny, and Auvers-sur-Oise

Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Paris.

• Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to France
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles to neighborhood cafés and delicate macarons
• How to connect with local culture: Stroll through open-air markets in Paris, bike through rustic villages, and taste wines in Burgundy and Bordeaux
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of vin rouge
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
• Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place
• Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go
• Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Coverage of Paris, Chartres, Normandy, Mont St-Michel, Brittany, The Loire, Dordogne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, The French Riviera, Nice, Monaco, The French Alps, Burgundy, Lyon, Alsace, Reims, Verdun, and much more

Planning a one-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of France.

Paris is seen the world over as one of the most beautiful, romantic and iconic cities you can visit, and it has more places to eat and things to see than you could manage in a lifetime. Paris, Block by Block is the essential guide to the unmissable places to go, covering everything from restaurants to boutiques, galleries to parks, all illustrated with 50 of Cierra Block's distinctive maps. Each map starts with an idea - it might be, Where's the best croissant in Paris? What is the place everyone should visit in the Latin Quarter? Or, where can you lose hours people-watching? From there, Cierra has curated a list of the best places from Montmartre to The Marais, Champs Élysées to St-Germain, and has painted a charming accompanying map. Patisserie to fashion, the most impressive views to Seine-side activities, there really is something for everyone.

The follow-up to 2022's London Block by Block and 2023's New York Block by Block, this book will be an inspiration for all, whether it's your first visit to the city, a seasoned traveller or an all-your-life local. That's the wonderful thing about Paris - there's always more to explore!

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

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from people-watching in one of Bordeaux's atmospheric cafe-filled squares to cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards in La Voie des Vignes, and 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 so you can navigate France and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from exploring the iconic Eiffel Tower to visiting troglodytes in the Loire, and riding the Aiguille du Midi cable car
• Special features on wine tasting explained, hiking and skiing guide, Paris walking tours
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and 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
• 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.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Paris.

Discover Paris' most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from beholding the beauty of Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris to dancing the night away in Bastille, and visiting the world's first elevated park atop a railway viaduct.

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

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or more
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Paris and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Paris so you can explore the surrounding areas
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including experiencing the Eiffel Tower, exploring Bois de Boulogne, and seeing the prestigious Père Lachaise Cemetery
• Special features on eating and drinking like a Parisian, exploring the Louvre, Notre Dame guide
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Parisian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Paris
• Covers Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Élysées & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville, Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Château de Fontainebleau, Giverny

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Paris.

Insider lists of the city's highlights
Local knowledge on the best places to eat and how to avoid tourist traps
Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and Métro stops
Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours so that there's never any guessing
Invaluable advice about what you'll need to reserve in advance, and what time of day to visit the top sights in order to avoid crowds
Full-color Paris Métro map
Fun, self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with maps
A chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guide
Fascinating and easy-to-read background on the culture, history and art of the City of Light
Picks in all price categories, so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating system
Full section on suggested side-trips to Giverny, Versailles, Disneyland Paris, and more
Helpful planning advice for getting there, getting around, getting the best price on lodgings, and getting the most from your trip
PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of Paris

Whether you want to be awed by iconic landmarks, lose yourself in the Louvre, or shop till you drop, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.

Paris is a treasure trove of things to see and do. Packed full of world-famous palaces, museums, and galleries, the city shines with opulence and elegance. But Parisians know that there is more to life than glitz and glamour. Simpler pleasures are offered in abundance - think tiny winding streets, quirky old bookshops, and centuries-old cafés.

Our annually updated guide brings Paris to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations.

You'll discover:

- our pick of Paris' must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice get ready, get around, and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of Paris, from Champs-Élysées to Belleville, Montmartre to Montparnasse
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Want the best of Paris in your pocket? Try our Top 10 Paris for top 10 lists to all-things Paris.

Our newly updated guide brings France to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness France is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.

Inside DK Eyewitness France you will find:

• A fully-illustrated top experiences guide our expert pick France's must-sees and hidden gems
• Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day
• Expert advice honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money
• Color-coded chapters to every part of France, from Brittany to the French Alps, Provence to the Pyrénées
• Practical tips the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay
• Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently
• Covers Île de la Cité, Marais and Beaubourg, Tuileries and Opéra, Champs-Elysées and Invalides, The Left Bank, Beyond the Centre, Île de France, Le Nord and Picardy, Champagne, Alsace and Lorraine, Normandy, Brittany, The Loire Valley, Franche-Comté, The Massif Central, The Rhône Valley and the French Alps, Poitou and Aquitaine, The Dordogne, The Pyrénées, Languedoc and Roussillon, Provence and the Côte d'Azur, Corsica

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to

• City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Paris's essential sights, including the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, the Eiffel Tower, a stroll along the Left Bank, and more
• Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money
• What to eat and where to stay: Sip café au lait at a sidewalk café, chat with locals over a picnic of camembert and rosé, and admire the lights of the Eiffel Tower from your balcony
• Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time
• A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout
• Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go
• Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around on the Métro, basic French phrases, and more

Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Paris or Rick Steves France!

In the tradition of French Toast, a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre.

What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?

In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.

Peppered with anecdotes and humor, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how la joie de vivre can be developed in anyone's life.

Lonely Planet's Pocket Parisis your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wonder at the city's museums and architecture, stroll through the Pere Lachaise and dine on rich French cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Paris and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris:

Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Paris map (included in print version), plus over 8 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees, Louvre, Tuileries and Opera, Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre, Centre Pompidou and Le Marais, Notre Dame and the Islands, The Latin Quarter, Musee d'Orsay and St Germain des Pres and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Paris with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Paris's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris city guide and Experience Paris guide.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet's Experience France travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from rocking out at a concert in Lyon's ancient Roman amphitheatre, to snorkelling through crystal-clear waters off the Côte d'Azur, and indulging in the Michelin-starred gastronomic temples of Paris.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience France travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format reveals exciting new ways to explore epic destinations and plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Local experts share their love for the real France, offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions, values, and modern trends
• Trip planning tools help you create your own regional and activity-based itineraries so you can navigate France and connect experiences together with ease
• In the know tips help you discover even more local experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks
• Fun insights will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - understand Paris' unique culinary heritage of bistros and brasseries, learn about the women steering local winemaking, explore Lyon's street-art scene
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene, and photo-worthy views
• Handy seasonal planning calendar guides you on where to go, when to travel, and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how, and travel secrets
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour photography and maps including a pull out planning map of France
• Covers Paris, The Loire Valley, Normandy, Lyon, Provence, Côte d'Azur, Bordeaux, French Alps

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience France.

Lonely Planet's Experience Paris is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Sample macarons from local cafes, explore the Louvre and climb the Eiffel Tower - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Paris's best experiences and get away from the everyday!

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Paris:

Unique experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip

Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout

Pull-out Paris map (included in print version)
Highlights and neighbourhoodtrip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insights from local experts take you to the heart of the place -

Fresh perspectives and insider tips to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights

Day trips for easy escapes from the city

Practical info and tips on money, getting around on the metro, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel

Covers western Paris, Champs Elysees, the Louvre, Montmartre and northern Paris, Bastille and eastern Paris, the islands, the Seine, St Germain les Invalids, Montparnasse and southern Paris and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Paris, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Paris's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.

Visiting Paris for more than a couple of weeks? Lonely Planet's Paris is our most comprehensive guide that covers all the city has to offer. Or for a quick trip, Pocket Paris is a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Provence & the Côte d'Azur.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sipping delicious red wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape to searching for dolphins on a 16th-century sailing boat in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to wandering the World Heritage listed streets of Nice.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Provence & the Côte d'Azur 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 so you can navigate Provence & the Côte d'Azur and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Frank Gehry's striking LUMA Arles; Prevence's iconic lavender fields; and Palais Princier de Monaco
• Special features on spending a weekend in St-Tropez, inhaling the Grasse perfumes, discovering little-known ski resorts
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Provence & Côte d'Azur culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• Covers Côte d'Azur & Monaco, The Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, The Vaucluse & Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Provence & the Côte d'Azur.

• Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Provence and the Riviera
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the Pont du Gard aqueduct and Impressionist masterpieces to warm stone villages and cozy wineries
• How to connect with local culture: Relax at a waterfront café, dive into a bowl of bouillabaisse, and watch fishermen sail back to the harbor
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over a glass of Provençal wine
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
• Detailed maps for exploring on the go
• Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete coverage of Arles, Avignon, the Côtes du Rhône, the Luberon, Marseille, Nice, Monaco, Antibes, the Inland Riviera, and more

Exploring more? Try Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Paris into helpful lists of ten-from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, wine bars, shops and riverfront sights.

You'll discover:
- Thirteen easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week
- Top 10 lists of Paris's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe, Centre Georges Pompidou, The Panthéon, Sainte-Chapelle and Hôtel des Invalides
- Paris's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing
- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including cafés and bars, parks and gardens, festivals and events, hidden gems off the beaten track and things to do for free
- A laminated pull-out map of Paris and its environs, plus eleven full-color neighborhood maps
- Streetsmart advice get ready, get around, and stay safe
- A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

Looking for more on Paris's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Paris.

This France guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.

In this France travel guidebook, you will find:

• Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Mont-St-Michel, Champagne, Alsace, Versailles, Loire Valley châteaux, the Dordogne, medieval gems, Provence, Paris, French cuisine, showcasing the best of what France has to offer


• In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location


• When to go to France - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals


• Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping


• Insider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots


• Engaging essays - thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding


• High-quality maps - detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text


• Striking pictures - inspirational photography on every page


• Colour-coded chapters - each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation


• Free download of eBook - after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook


• Coverage includes: Paris and around, the North, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, The West, Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley, Poitou-Charentes, Central France and the Alps, Burgundy, The Rhône Valley, Auvergne, Limousin, The Southwest, Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées, The South, Languedoc and Roussillon, Provence, The Côte d'Azur, Corsica

• Flexible itineraries for exploring at your own pace, including 3 days in Avignon, the best of the region in 14 days, and more
• The top sights and unique experiences: Marvel at the seas of lavender fields in full bloom in Haute Provence, stroll through a market of fresh produce and artisan-made goods, or explore Avignon's Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in the world. Explore Verdon Gorge via kayak, or live out your James Bond fantasies at Casino de Monte-Carlo
• The best local flavors: Sip rosé where the wine was first created, try cured wild boar saucisson or a hearty bowl of daube de boeuf, and sample truffle cheeses
• Expert insight from locals Jamie Ivey and Jon Bryant on where to eat, sleep, and discover the true spirit of the South of France
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Focused coverage of Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles and the Var Coast, Nice and Antibes, Les Alpilles and the Arles, Avignon and the Vaucluse, and more

With Moon's practical tips and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the very best of Southern France.

Exploring more of Europe? Check out Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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