Rick Steves France 2018

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 2018 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 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, or bike between rustic villages and local 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 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 2018.

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