Frommer's France - (Complete Guide) 25th Edition (Paperback)

About the Book

"Take the guesswork out of vacation planning. Frommer's hires only seasoned experts, journalists who live in France either full-time or part-time, which means their advice doesn't have to be second-guessed. It's savvy, dependable, and not based on one or two short trips to France, but on a lifetime of exploration. They offer a detail- and tip-rich commentary on France's iconic sights, and will introduce you to restaurants, off-the-beaten-path attractions, and shops that few tourists know to visit. So whether you're going to be castle-hopping in the Loire Valley, skiing the French Alps, lounging on the sands of the French Riviera, tippling at Bordeaux wineries, or taking Paris by storm, this book is for you. Vive La France!"--Amazon.com

Book Synopsis

Take the guesswork out of vacation planning. Frommer's hires only seasoned experts, journalists who live in France either full-time or part-time, which means their advice doesn't have to be second-guessed. It's savvy, dependable, and not based on one or two short trips to France, but on a lifetime of exploration. They offer a detail- and tip-rich commentary on France's iconic sights, and will introduce you to restaurants, off-the-beaten-path attractions, and shops that few tourists know to visit. So whether you're going to be castle-hopping in the Loire Valley, skiing the French Alps, lounging on the sands of the French Riviera, tippling at Bordeaux wineries, or taking Paris by storm, this book is for you. Vive La France!

Frommer's France contains:

*Dozens of stunning, full-color photos throughout

*Helpful maps, including a fully-detachable fold-out map

*Strategic itineraries, including for families and weeklong stays, so you can make the most of your time

*Authentic experiences to help you appreciate French culture, cuisine, historic sights and customs like a local

*Candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, and experiences--and advice on the ones not worth your time and money

*Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, and more

*Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury

About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.

Review Quotes

"Frommer's guides cut through influencer noise and AI-generated jargon to give genuine recommendations born from personal journeys and deep understanding. It's the trusted voice of someone who's truly been there, offering insights you won't find anywhere else." - Samantha Brown, Host of PBS' Places to Love

"Frommer's earnest prose, alternately lyrical and artless but always compulsively informative, convey a near-missionary zeal for travel and elevated "Frommer's" from the how-to genre to the kind of book that could change a person's worldview." - The New York Times

"Frommer's has now re-established themselves among the leading travel titles... These human-scale books, written and published by people who genuinely know and love their subject, are perfect for travel's post-pandemic recovery". - The Guardian

"One of the most recognized guidebook brands in the world, Frommer's influence on the traveling public over the past seven decades has been profound. More than 75 million guidebooks bearing the Frommer name have been sold since the mid-1950s." - Travel Weekly Magazine

"It has been decades since I got my start as a travel writer, writing for Frommer's during my years living in Florence, but in my eyes they remain an unwavering go-to source and last word for any of the countless destinations they cover today. I've consulted them more times than I can remember and have never once been disappointed. Am so happy to see that Pauline Frommer and her cracker-jack team continue the enduring legacy of her father Arthur Frommer." - Patricia Schultz, author "1000 Places to See Before You Die"

"If you are a budget-conscious traveler looking for value-for-money recommendations, which includes most family travelers, Frommer's guidebooks offer an excellent choice. Focusing on affordable travel, Frommer's offers practical advice, insider tips, and a reliable rating system. It assigns one to three stars to places and experiences worth your time and money.

Three factors that set Frommer's apart:

Budget-friendly recommendations: Frommer's guidebooks provide a wide range of budget-friendly recommendations. Expect information for affordable accommodations, dining options, and attractions. They also offer money-saving tips to help you stretch your travel budget.Practical information: Frommer's guidebooks are known for their practical and detailed information. They contain everything you need to plan your trip efficiently, from transportation to multiple sample itinerary options.Local insights: Frommer's guidebooks include insights and recommendations from local experts, helping you experience a destination like a local. This unique perspective will enhance your travel experience."

- Gather + Go Travel Magazine

About the Author

British-born Anna E. Brooke moved to Paris in 2000 and hasn't looked back since. She is now a full-fledged bohemian, juggling life between freelance travel writing, songwriting, and authoring children's books. She has written several books for Frommer's, and is a France travel expert for the UK's Times and Sunday Times.

Lily Heise went to Paris as an exchange student in 2000 and fell in love with the country. She has extensive experience in the travel and culture sectors and contributes to various international and local publications, both in print and on-line. She lives in Montmartre and spends her free time exploring off-beat Paris, in addition to villages and vineyards around the country.

Mary Novakovich is an award-winning travel writer and journalist based in Hertfordshire, UK. She shares her love of France in publications including the Times, Telegraph, Independent, Guardian, and CNN Travel. Her Croatia travelogue, My Family and Other Enemies, won the 2023 British Guild of Travel Writers Best Travel Narrative Book Award.

Tristan Rutherford is a seven-time award-winning travel journalist. He contributes to the Times in London and the Wall Street Journal in New York. first travel commission took hi to Nice, France, where he's been based ever since. His favorite destination is the car-free Lerins islands, a short fiery hop from the Cannes coast.

Louise Simpson fell in love with all things French as a teenager on holidays to her family home in Dordogne and as a French student at Cambridge University. Since moving to Southern France in 2003, she has authored over 10 print and online travel guides to Southern and Central France and written for the Daily Telegraph, Financial Times Weekend, the Spectator, Independent on Sunday and TimesOnline. She is also interviewed regularly on TV and radio about life in Southern France. Louise lives in Grasse, France.

Kathryn Tomasetti is an award-winning food and travel writer whose work appears in Delicious and the Guardian. Picking her favorite French city would be like choosing between her three children, but she loves Arles for chilled sight seeing, Avignon for historic elegance, and Marseille for its melting-pot cuisine.