Rick Steves France in Bloomington, MN

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you
really
need to know when traveling through France.
Wander the lavender fields of Provence, climb the steps of the Eiffel Tower, and bite into a perfect croissant. Inside
Rick Steves France
you'll find:
Fully updated, 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 cafés and delicate macarons
How to connect with local culture:
Stroll through open-air markets in Paris, bike through rustic villages, and taste wines in Burgundy and Bordeaux
Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps
with Rick's candid, humorous insight
The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
with a glass of
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
Over 1,000 bible-thin pages
include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
Coverage
of 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
.
Planning a one-week trip? Check out
Rick Steves Best of France