Lonely Planet France's Best Trips

Discover the freedom of the open road while touring France with Lonely Planet's France's Best Trips, your passport to the most up-to-date advice on unique French experiences that await you along France's roadways. This guide features 39 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Visit the lavish mansions of Chateaux of the Loire, view the large arches of the Pont du Gard, or wander the back roads of the Camargue; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to Europe, jump in the car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's France's Best Trips: *Lavish colour and gorgeous photography on every page to inspire you as you plan *Itineraries and planning advice help you pick the right routes for you and tailor your trip to your needs and interests *Get around easily with 93 easy-to-read, full-colour regional and route maps and detailed directions *Free, convenient pull-out France road map (included in print version) *Insider tips about French driving rules and road etiquette help you get around like a local to avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices, and French road signs key *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, and sight-seeing *Useful features - including Driving Problem Buster, Detours, and Link Your Trip *Coverage of Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Breton Coast, Lyon, Nice, Cannes, St-Tropez, Chamonix, Avignon, Marseille, Biarritz, St-Malo, Loire Valley, Auvergne, Provence, Alps, Lille, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's France 's Best Trips is perfect for those planning to explore France via the road and discover sights that are only accessible by car. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Lonely Planet's France guide, our most comprehensive guide to France is perfect for those planning to both explore top sights and lesser-known gems. Looking for just the highlights of France? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover France, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. * Looking for a guide focused on Paris? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, Lonely Planet's Discover Paris, a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions, or Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. There's More in Store for You: See more of Europe's picturesque country sides and have the rich, authentic experience you dream about by exploring Europe by car with Lonely Planet's Best Trips guides. Check out Lonely Planet's Italy's Best Trips or Ireland's Best Trips for more European road-tripping ideas. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Oliver Berry, Stuart Butler, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Gregor Clark, Donna Wheeler, and Nicola Williams. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category