Rick Steves Best of France (Third Edition)

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Hit France's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with RICK STEVES BEST OF FRANCE! Inside you'll find:

Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money

Short itineraries covering the best of Paris, Normandy, the Loire, Dordogne, Provence, the French Riviera, and Burgundy, including Versailles, Nice, the D-Day beaches, Cotes du Rhone, Monaco, Avignon and more

Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps

The best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including insightful walks through museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighbourhoods

Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around

Over 400 full-colour pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout

Suggestions for side trips and excursions

Experience France's old-world romance and modern-day excitement for yourself with RICK STEVES BEST OF FRANCE!

Author Bio

Steve Smith manages tour guides for Rick Steves' Europe tour program and has been researching guidebooks with Rick for over two decades. Fluent in French, he's lived in France on several occasions, starting when he was seven. Steve owns a restored farmhouse in rural Burgundy where he hangs his beret in research season. Steve's wife, Karen Lewis Smith - who is an expert on French cuisine and wine - provides invaluable contributions to his books.