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Fodor's Essential France - (Full-Color Travel Guide) 5th Edition by  Fodor's Travel Guides (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Fodor's Essential France - (Full-Color Travel Guide) 5th Edition by Fodor's Travel Guides (Paperback)

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  • Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help!
  • Author(s): Fodor's Travel Guides
  • 800 Pages
  • Travel, Europe
  • Series Name: Full-Color Travel Guide

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Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's "Essential" guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential France travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "France's Best Museums", "France's Best Small Towns", and "France's Best Churches and Cathedrals"
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on The Louvre, Versailles, Provence's Lavender Route, and more
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • FRENCH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Paris, Versailles, Normandy, Burgundy, Lyon, the French Alps, Provence, the French Riviera, Nice, Marseilles, Monaco, Corsica, Bordeaux, and more.

Planning on spending more time in France? Check out Fodor's Paris, Fodor's Pocket Paris, and Fodor's Provence & the French Riviera.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!



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"Fodor's is pitched a few notches higher....aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise." - New York Times

"The Fodor's guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions." - Chicago Tribune

"In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market." - Booklist

"Fodor's super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail." - Sacramento Bee

"Fodor's can help you plan the perfect adventure." - Arizona Republic


Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 800
Genre: Travel
Sub-Genre: Europe
Series Title: Full-Color Travel Guide
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Theme: France
Format: Paperback
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Language: English
Street Date: December 23, 2025
TCIN: 1001732868
UPC: 9781640978560
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-9240
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What topics are covered in the cultural insights section?

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  • A: Cultural insights cover local people, politics, cuisine, art, architecture, and geography to enrich your understanding of France.

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Q: Who are the authors of this travel guide?

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  • A: The authors are local experts from Fodor's Travel Guides, providing insider knowledge and insights about France.

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Q: How many pages does this edition have?

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  • A: The 5th edition of Fodor's Essential France has a total of 800 pages packed with valuable travel information.

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Q: Is there a French language primer included?

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  • A: Yes, the guide features a French language primer with useful words and essential phrases for travelers.

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Q: What unique features does this travel guide offer?

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  • A: The guide includes detailed maps, illustrated experiences, itineraries, and local recommendations to enhance your travel planning.

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