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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 Provence & the Côte d''Azur.

Discover Provence & the Côte d''Azur''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from setting sail in search of dolphins on a replica 16th-century sailing boat in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to sinking into cafe culture at one of the many outdoor terraces in Aix-en-Provence, and breathing in the scents of the world''s greatest perfume flowers at the Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Provence & the Côte d''Azur travel guide:

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Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s Provence & the Côte d''Azur.

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 throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Paris map (included in print version), plus over 8 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers 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 more

The 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.

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Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides France Travel Guide:

Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughout

Special features - on France''s highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to takeOur Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: The Pyrenees; the French Alps and the Jura Mountains; Provence; Central France; Corsica; Lille, Flanders and the Somme; Brittany and Normandy; Languedoc-Roussillon

Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 50 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides France, our most comprehensive guide to riding in France, is perfect for those planning to explore France on two wheels.

Looking for more information on France? Check out Lonely Planet''s France guide for a comprehensive look at what 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)

Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes France is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Alps and the Pyrenees and admire lavender fields in Provence. Get to the heart of France and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes France Travel Guide:

Color maps and images throughout

Special features - on France''s highlights for hikers, kid-friendly hikes, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select hikes that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Brittany, Normandy, Lille, the Somme, the French Alps, Jura, central France, Provence, the Cote D''Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Pyrenees and Corsica

Essential info at your fingertips - hiking itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about hike duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 60 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes France, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in France, is perfect for those planning to explore France on foot.

Looking for more information on France? Check out Lonely Planet''s France guide for a comprehensive look at what 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 traveler 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 travelers. 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 traveler''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)

Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks France is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Alps and the Pyrenees and admire lavender fields in Provence.

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks France Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout

Special features - on France''s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Brittany, Normandy, Lille, the Somme, the French Alps, Jura, central France, Provence, the Cote D''Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Pyrenees and Corsica

Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 60 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks France, our most comprehensive guide to walking in France, is perfect for those planning to explore France on foot.

Looking for more information on France? Check out Lonely Planet''s France guide for a comprehensive look at what 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)

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:

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet''s France.

Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Provence & the Côte d''Azur.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sipping delicious red wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape to searching for dolphins on a 16th-century sailing boat in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to wandering the World Heritage listed streets of Nice.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Provence & the Côte d''Azur travel guide:

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s Provence & the Côte d''Azur.