n 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.