Rick Steves France 2020 (Rick Steves Travel Guide)

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Wander the lavender fields of Provence climb the steps of the Eiffel Tower and bite into a perfect croissant: France is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves France 2020 youll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to France Ricks 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 cafs 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 Ricks 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 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 2020. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of France.