Lonely Planet France

France seduces travelers with its unfalteringly familiar culture woven around its caf terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with their "plat du jour" chalked on the board. 

Nicola Williams, Lonely Planet writer 
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You can trust our France travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places throughout France we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. 

Inside This Book 
10 months of research in France
13 authors
137 maps
Thousands of calories consumed
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Pull-out city map
3D plans of iconic sights
Comprehensive planning tools
Special features