The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Alps and the Franche-Comté is the ultimate travel guide to this rugged, mountainous region in the southeast of France. It guides you through the area with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights, attractions and sporting activities, from hitting the slopes in some of the world's most famous ski resorts and chilling out in laidback Annecy with its gorgeous lakeside setting to hiking the highest Alpine peaks during the summer months and rocking out at the relaxed Eurockéennes festival. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the most memorable possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to France, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs, health and festivals. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to France. Full coverage: Grenoble, Chartreuse massif, Briançon, Parc National des Écrins, Gap, Chambéry, Les Trois Vallées, Annecy, Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Lake Geneva, Besançon, Lons-le-Saunier, Région des Lacs, Belfort (Equivalent printed page extent 94 pages).Now available in ePub format.

Berlitz Pocket Guide France is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this beautiful country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights on a tour of both mainland France and Corsica, from the dazzling heights of the Eiffel Tower to the sun-drenched lavender fields of Provence and Riviera glitz, via the sophisticated castles of the Loire Valley and the natural splendour of the Mont-St-Michel. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in France, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping and sports to hip jazz clubs and festivals. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country and an Eating Out chapter covering its world-famous cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need.

World-renowned 'tell it like it is' guidebook Discover France with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts' honest and independent recommendations. Whether you plan to visit some of France's world-famous museums, eat in its legendary restaurants, hike or ski in the Alps or the Pyrenees or simply enjoy sitting in café, The Rough Guide to France will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Features of The Rough Guide to France: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Paris and surrounds, the north, Champagne, the Ardennes, Alsace, Lorraine, Normandy, Brittany, the Loire, Burgundy, Poitou-Charentes, the Atlantic coast, the Limousin, Dordogne, the Lot, the Pyrenees, Languedoc, the Massif Central, the Alps, Franche-Comté, the Rhône valley, Provence, the Côte d'Azur and Corsica - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to France - Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Paris, Marseille and many more locations without needing to get online. - Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the sophisticated châteaux de la Loire and the wild beaches of Corsica - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Les Gorges du Verdon's, Carcassonne's, Aix-en-Provence's and the Alps' best sights and top experiences - Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into France, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

This pocket-sized travel guide to France is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Provence, as well as hidden gems, including Périgord. Our France guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating country. This France travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to FRANCE covers: Ile de France, The Northeast, The Southeast, The Southwest. In this guide book to France you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to France, from cultural explorations in The French Alps to family activities in child-friendly places, like Versailles or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Paris. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This France travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including The Eiffel Tower, the Côte d'Azur, Versailles, Disneyland Paris, Parc Asterix and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to France is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Normandy. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of France. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to France will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

From cosmopolitan Paris to the sunny Cote d'Azur, from historical Normandy to the rocky Pyrenes, this new edition updates the best of towns, attractions, and landscapes of every region. 100 maps. of color photos.

NEW SERIES This new series beats out DK Eyewitness guides by emphasizing strong, graphic design while also supplying much more practical information than DK, including hundreds of hotel and restaurant reviews, how to get around and insider travel tips.