Lonely Planet. 16th edition 2026.
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to France.
Discover France's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring the lavish cluster of hilltop villages in the Luberon in sun-baked Provence; to snorkelling, kitesurfing and watching the sunset from the beaches in Bonifacio; and cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards along La Voie des Vignes.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's France travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate France effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Paris
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Eiffel Tower to Troglodytes and Île de Ré
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with French culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers: Paris; Lille, Flanders & the Somme; Normandy; Brittany; Champagne; Alsace; Lorraine; The Loire; Burgundy; Lyon, the Rhône Valley & the Auvergne; French Alps & Jura; Bordeaux to Biarritz; Dordogne & Lot; Languedoc-Roussillon; Toulouse & the Pyrenees; Provence; Côte d'Azur & Monaco; Corsica
