Wander the lavender fields of Provence, climb the Eiffel Tower, and bite into a perfect croissant: with Rick Steves on your side, France can be yours!
Inside
Rick Steves France 2019
you'll find:
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 restaurants and delicate macarons
How to connect with local culture:
Stroll through open-air markets in Paris, practice your French with locals, or bike between rustic villages and vineyards
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
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
Useful resources
including a packing list, French phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
Over 1,000 bible-thin pages
include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
Annually updated information
on 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
Make the most of every day and every dollar with
Rick Steves France 2019.
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