Fodor's Essential France

Fodor's Travel Guides

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Book cover for Fodor's Essential France
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Fodor's Essential France

Fodor's Essential France

Fodor's Travel Guides

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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Unforgettable artwork, heavenly villages, and dream cities--there are so many reasons to visit France that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Essential France takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect French experiences by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor's army of France-based writers. This travel guide includes: - Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential Paris information - Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks - Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path - In-depth breakout features on Provence's fields of lavender, the wine cellars of Champagne, and Mont-St-Michel's medieval glory - Side trips from Paris including Chartres, Versailles, and Monet's Garden - Coverage of Paris Neighbourhoods, Western Ile-de-France, Eastern Ile-de-France, Loire Valley, and Grenoble Planning to focus on just part of France? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Paris and Provence & the French Riviera.

Critical Reviews

"Fodor's is pitched a few notches higher....aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise." - New York Times

"The Fodor's guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions." - Chicago Tribune

"In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market." - Booklist

"Fodor's super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail." - Sacramento Bee

"Fodor's can help you plan the perfect adventure." - Arizona Republic

Publishing Information

Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Pub date: 2025-12-23
Length: 800 pages

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