Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Essential France travel guide includes: - AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDEM to the top things to see and do - MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time - MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently - COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! - HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more - TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money - HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more - SPECIAL FEATURES on The Louvre, Versailles, Burgundy Wine, and more - LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems - FRENCH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases - UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Paris, Versailles, Normandy, Burgundy, Lyon, the French Alps, Provence, the French Riviera, Nice, Marseilles, Monaco, Corsica, Bordeaux, and more. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.