This title features: full-color throughout; free full-color, foldout map; and, completely updated. Our local authors blend late-breaking developments, including the best new restaurants in Paris and Lyon, with tips for visiting France’s most enduring attractions, such as Notre-Dame, Mont-St-Michel, Loire Valley chateaux, and the vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy among other regions. ‘Frommer’s France’ includes custom itineraries for families and foodies; the best shopping, dining experiences, accommodation, and nightlife for every generation and budget; top spots and tips for skiing in the Alps; best beaches on the Cote d’Azur; and dozens of city, regional, and institutional maps – including the grounds of Versailles and floor plans of the Louvre and Notre Dame in Paris. Opinionated reviews: no bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations; our expert writers are passionate about their destinations – they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way; exact prices listed for every establishment and activity – no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.