Lonely Planet France's Best Trips

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Discover the freedom of open roads while touring France with Lonely Planet France’s Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering France by car. Featuring 38 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can get lost among the snowcapped Alps or taste your way around Champagne’s hallowed vineyards, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road!


Inside Lonely Planet France’s Best Trips:

Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests

Get around easily - 93 easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features - including Driving Problem Buster, Detours, and Link Your Trip 

Covers Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Breton Coast, Lyon, Nice, Cannes, St-Tropez, Chamonix, Marseille, Biarritz, St-Malo, Loire Valley, Auvergne, Provence, Alps, Lille and more


The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet France’s Best Trips is perfect for exploring France via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.


Planning a French trip sans a car? Lonely Planet France guide, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems. 


Looking for a guide focused on Paris? Check out Lonely Planet Paris guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, or Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip. 


Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.


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