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| France (Country Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Nicola Williams
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
List Price: $24.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 43266
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), French (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1024
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 2.4
ISBN: 174104233X
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781741042337
ASIN: 174104233X
Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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 A May 12, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Written by a team of six authors (Nicola Williams, Oliver Berry, Steve Fallon, Catherine Le Nevez, Daniel Robinson, and Miles Roddis) with 23 combined years of living in France, the seventh edition of Lonely Planet's travel guide France is as high-quality as ever, packed with up-to-date research, 184 maps, and a handful of color photographs. From locations and descriptions of restaurants, hotels, and businesses, to a solid primer on adapting to French culture, to historical insights, transportation tips, recommended tours and trails, an extensive index, and even unique touches such as the URLs of France's most popular bloggers, this updated and expanded seventh edition of France is a "must-have" for anyone determined to make the most of their visit to this proud nation. Readers can even visit [...] for additional daily updates!
 Decent,...but I wouldn't use it alone March 26, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this with the Rick Steve's France book because I couldn't decide between the two. Everyone told me that Lonely planet guides are great...but I have watched Rick Steve's shows on TV. Lonely Planet France was okay...but, it lists like 10 hotels for each area, 10-15 restaurants to eat in each area, whereas Rick Steve's France narrows it down to 3 or 4 hotels/restaurants that you must try. Lonely Planet is fine...and it is helpful, but I use it in conjunction with other guide books.
Lonely Planet France March 10, 2007
This is a nice research book for those who have not been to France. Much to big and bulky to take on the trip. It would be nice to have pull out maps of the different historical sites such as the Louvre incorporated in the book.
A thorough guidebook July 14, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The LP effort for France is thorough and diverse with writers of different ages and interests. I have used it for my last two trips and it has served me well [Bordeaux, Massif Central, Basque Coast, Paris]. I tend to prefer Let's Go recommendations and Michelin Regional Green Guides for local commentary. But this is being nit-picky... as the only real drawback to LP is the weight. The easy solution is to rip the guidebook apart by sections and have what you need spiral bound for about $5 at FedEx/Kinkos. I even mix in other guidebooks when I do this.
Excellent Transportation Info August 13, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you're traveling to different regions and cities within France via train, bus, or plane, I'd definitely recommend this book. It offers very useful getting-to and getting-away options. For instance, if you want to travel between Normandy and Etretat, it requires a rather complex series of transfers using buses and possibly some trains - there is no direct train route (as I assumed before reading up on it in this book). This book alerts you to issues and offers alternative solutions. (Benefit: avoid unexpected, time-consuming problems and enjoy your trip more).
Lonely Planet Guides are not pretty, but they are useful when traveling around a country. I usually leave them back in the hotel room for consultation as needed. I've also carried photo copies of portions of them when I've been certain that's all I'd need. I would not be as likely to carry one if I was sure I was only going to stay in one city. They make it easy to take a sidetrip on the spur of the moment --especially when you're on a budget and traveling sans computer and Internet connection. (They also list cybercafes.) And, finally, I've found a few intriguing tidbits and advice not offered elsewhere.
If only staying in Paris, and it's your first visit, I recommend also carrying the AAA Spiral Paris Guide and the National Geographic Paris DestinationMap as they are pocket-sized. If you have more to spend, I'd also research using other books ahead of time and make hotel reservations based on other books, e.g., Michelin Green Guides, Fodor's Guides, etc. If you're on a budget and back-packing, make reservations using this guide. (Important to make reservations in Paris.)
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