Brittany & Normandy

France

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to France.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from people-watching in one of Bordeaux's atmospheric cafe-filled squares to cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards in La Voie des Vignes, and paragliding over Lake Annecy.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's France Travel Guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate France and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from exploring the iconic Eiffel Tower to visiting troglodytes in the Loire, and riding the Aiguille du Midi cable car Special features on wine tasting explained, hiking and skiing guide, Paris walking tours Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and 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 Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Paris Covers Paris, Lille, Flanders & the Somme, Normandy, Brittany, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, The Loire, Burgundy, Lyon, the Rh&ocirc;ne Valley & the Auvergne, French Alps & Jura, Bordeaux to Biarritz, Dordogne & Lot, Languedoc-Roussillon, Toulouse & the Pyrenees, Provence, C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Azur & Monaco, Corsica Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's France.Co-ordinating Author: Nicola WilliamsTop Authors: Alexis Averbuck, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Fabienne Fong Yan, Michael Frankel, Rooksana Hossenally, Cyrena Lee, Daphne Leprince-Ringuet, Sixtine Lerouge, Christina Mackenzie, Chrissie McClatchie, Ashley Parsons, Helen Ranger, Anna Richards, Madeleine Rothery, Paul Stafford, Nicola Leigh Stewart, Samantha Wood McGarryISBN: 9781838693534

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Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wonder at the city's museums and architecture, stroll through the Pere Lachaise and dine on rich French cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Paris and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Paris map (included in print version), plus over 8 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees, Louvre, Tuileries and Opera, Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre, Centre Pompidou and Le Marais, Notre Dame and the Islands, The Latin Quarter, Musee d'Orsay and St Germain des Pres and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Paris with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Paris's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris city guide and Experience Paris guide.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)Co-ordinating Author: Ashley ParsonsTop Authors: Jean-Bernard Carillet, Fabienne Fong Yan, Catherine Le NevezISBN: 9781838691974

Pocket Paris - Book

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Paris.Discover Paris' most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from beholding the beauty of Cath&eacute;drale Notre Dame de Paris to dancing the night away in Bastille, and visiting the world's first elevated park atop a railway viaduct.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Paris travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or more Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Paris and connect experiences together with ease Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Paris so you can explore the surrounding areas Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including experiencing the Eiffel Tower, exploring Bois de Boulogne, and seeing the prestigious P&egrave;re Lachaise Cemetery Special features on eating and drinking like a Parisian, exploring the Louvre, Notre Dame guide Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Parisian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Paris Covers Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-&Eacute;lys&eacute;es & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, M&eacute;nilmontant & Belleville, Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Ch&acirc;teau de Fontainebleau, Giverny Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Paris.Co-ordinating Author: Alexis AverbuckTop Authors: Jean-Bernard Carillet, Fabienne Fong Yan, Rooksana Hossenally, Madeleine Rothery, Nicola Leigh StewartISBN: 9781838691981

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Giverny

&ldquo;the perfect book to have on hand when you're wondering where to go next&rdquo; - The Independent&ldquo;indispensable&rdquo; - The Design Files&ldquo;the sky___er, the planet's the limit&rdquo; - Editor's Choice, Best Products&ldquo;these are the shining stars&rdquo; - Who Weekly&ldquo;the essential gift for the traveller in your life&rdquo; - Woman's DayDiscover the greatest places to experience right now in our epic annual bestselling guide that ranks the world's hottest countries, regions, and cities. Featuring our traditional top 10 lists plus NEW top 10 categories, amazing photography and insider tips, you'll find mountains of inspiration to take you from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Want to know more about the emerging travel hotspots and best value destinations for 2025? You've come to the right place. Our expert panel of self-confessed travel geeks have joined forces once again to present a year's worth of exciting must-visit places and out-of-this-world experiences. Let's go! Inside Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025: Top 10 countries, top 10 cities, and top 10 regions ranked by our expert panel of judges Includes top 5 lists for specific destinations, which position attractions and activities within the area Brand new top 10 categories add a fresh and energetic approach to trip planning by covering trending and up-and-coming travel themes Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there Voted on by Lonely Planet's writers, staff and community Presented with a vibrant cover with new internal layouts that include a refreshed map design and photography Never has there been a more hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet than the best places to visit. This book is our answer. It is the perfect gift for globetrotters in search of new adventures, and the ultimate self-purchase for anyone thinking of planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year to come.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).Co-ordinating Author: Lonely PlanetISBN: 9781837582990

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Monet&rsquo;s home for the last 43 years of his life is now a delightful house-museum. His pastel-pink house and Water Lily studio stand on the periphery of the&hellip;

Maison et Jardins de Claude Monet

About 100m northwest of the Maison et Jardins de Claude Monet is the Giverny Museum of Impressionisms. It was set up in partnership with the Mus&eacute;e d&rsquo;Orsay&hellip;

Mus&eacute;e des Impressionnismes Giverny

Dedicated to St Radegund, this church was originally built in the 11th and 12th centuries, expanded in the 15th century and then greatly restored between&hellip;

L'&eacute;glise Ste-Radegonde

Fans of the artist may want to visit this bust of Monet, sculpted by Daniel Goupil and gazing out over the fields.

Giverny

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