Lonely Planet France - Couverture souple

Gaze at the gargoyles and ponder Quasimodo's fate as you laze in the park behind Notre Dame. Fly off-piste down glaciers near Chamonix on the notorious Vallée Blanche descent. Get lost in secret passageways beneath Lyon and discover why silk weavers toiled to build them. Spit a mouthful of Burgundy without causing offence at Beaune's Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne. Six authors, 23 combined years living in France, 196 days of in-country research, 184 maps. You asked for it, we research it - more value accommodation in this edition. Belle Ile Romance, Marseille short-break, Tour de France trail - take inspiration from our itineraries and explore France your own way.

Sun-bathed Provençal lavender fields, snow-topped Alpine peaks and vibrant Parisian cafés - France offers something for everyone. Packed with information, this indispensable guide will help you discover the many sides of France.

- insiders' reviews of must-see sights, from world-famous to lesser-known attractions
- regional food and wine coverage that will make your mouth water
- accommodation with character, from rustic gîtes to historic chateaux
- lively coverage of France's celebrated arts and culture
- 145 detailed maps to help you find your way