Lonely Planet Experience France

Lonely Planet Experience

by Alexis Averbuck, Mary Winston Nicklin, Jean-Bernard Carillet

Lonely Planet's Experience France travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from rocking out at a concert in Lyon's ancient Roman amphitheatre, to snorkelling through crystal-clear waters off the Co?te d’Azur, and indulging in the Michelin-starred gastronomic temples of Paris.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience France travel

Our Experience guidebook format reveals exciting new ways to explore epic destinations and plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventureLocal experts share their love for the real France, offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions, values, and modern trendsTrip planning tools help you create your own regional and activity-based itineraries so you can navigate France and connect experiences together with easeIn the know tips help you discover even more local experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarksFun insights will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - understand Paris' unique culinary heritage of bistros and brasseries, learn about the women steering local winemaking, explore Lyon's street-art sceneInsider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene, and photo-worthy viewsHandy seasonal planning calendar guides you on where to go, when to travel, and what to packQR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how, and travel secrets Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travelInspiring full-colour photography and maps including a pull out planning map of FranceCovers Paris, The Loire Valley, Normandy, Lyon, Provence, Co?te d’Azur, Bordeaux, French Alps 

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience France.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

265 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2024

About the author

Alexis Averbuck is a painter and writer. She earned her degree at Harvard University, and has travelled and lived all over the world, from Sri Lanka to Zanzibar. Alexis crossed the Pacific by sailboat, lived in Antarctica for a year, and paints, photographs, and publishes books on her journeys for Lonely Planet travel guides, the BBC, magazines and online platforms. She’s had solo exhibitions of her oil paintings and watercolors, and also promotes travel and adventure in video and on television, recently starring in a program on Catalunya.

Through her travels, Alexis fell in love with Greece and made the island of Hydra her home; she now also lives in New York City.