Frommer's France 2009 (Frommer's Complete Guides)

By Danforth Prince and Darwin Porter

Book Overview

America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's France features gorgeous color photos of the chateaux, cathedrals, vineyards, villages, and gorgeous countryside vistas that await you. Much more detailed and comprehensive than the major competition, this is simply the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy. It's personally researched and full of candid opinions. Our authors have chosen the very best places to stay, from the grand hotels of Paris and the chic beach resorts of the Riviera to charming and affordable guesthouses in every provincial town. And of course, we'll make sure that you dine memorably throughout France, whether you're splurging on a world-class restaurant in Paris or looking for a little-known neighborhood bistro that serves all the classics. Wherever you go, you'll rely on Frommer's for authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the historic, artistic, and cultural treasures. You'll get a complete shopper's guide, the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes, and a complete shopper's guide. Frommer's France even features a color fold-out map and map of the Paris Metro

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470287853
• ISBN13: 9780470287859
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.6" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Best travel book ever

We purchased this book for a trip to France, it was the best thing we could have taken with us. Not only did we find all the great places to see but also the best places to eat. It was our bible in France.

Frommer's France 2008

Not a bad travel book, fairly complete, decent detail on many of the cities within the country, but the book does lack pictures, has a few in the front of the book. That would have made the book more complete and enjoyable. As the old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words."

Good to find accomodations

I used this book to help plan our accomodations for our trip. It was more reliable than Tripadvisor or other websites with reviews that are quite conflicting. I was able to find a great deal in Paris thanks to a recomendation in the book.

Ultimate guide to France

I have always dreamed of going to France and I plan to next Fall or Spring. My only issue with Frommer's is the bulk and weight. Not something to carry around while you are walking all over Paris. I will be doing research and maping out where I want to go. I travel very light-no check in so I will take the map, numerous notes in a small pad and leave the guide back home. Otherwise, it is a very good guide and I recommend it.

This book and Frommer's Digital Field Guide all I needed!

For my first trip to France I purchased this book and Frommer's Digital Travel Photography Digital Field Guide and I had everything I needed for my journey. Despite a lack of photographs, this guidebook listed all the sights, the best and most economical places to stay, and all the must-do activities. I was very pleased with it. The Travel Photography book showed me how to capture the memories of my trip with my digital camera. I'm glad I read it before I left, as it had invaluable information on what to take with me. Thank you Frommer!