France

Now in its fourteenth edition, The Rough Guide to France is brimming with carefully curated information and inspiration to help you squeeze every last drop out of your Gallic gallivanting. Whether it´s making like a movie star in Cannes, following in Jeanne d´Arc´s footsteps in medieval Rouen, cycling the Loire chateaux, brushing up on Impressionism or hitting Corsica´s rugged GR20 hiking trail, Rough Guides´ expert insights and gorgeous photos give you everything you need to embark on your Francophile dream. And with France being the world´s gastronomic capital, we´ve got the lowdown on all the foodie fun, from Parisian neo-bistros and Lyon bouchons to champagne-quaffing in Epernay and Perigord´s hearty country cooking. Full-colour maps throughout - at regional and city level - ensure you won´t lose your way, however dazzled you are by France´s riches. There are also suggested itineraries to help with planning, plus in-depth sections of illuminating historical context and cultural background.