Wander the lavender fields of Provence, climb the steps of the Eiffel Tower, and bite into a perfect croissant: France is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves France you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to France Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles to neighborhood cafés and delicate macarons How to connect with local culture: Stroll through open-air markets in Paris, bike through rustic villages, and taste wines in Burgundy and Bordeaux Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of vin rouge Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, French phrase book, historical overview, and recommended reading Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Paris, Chartres, Normandy, Mont St-Michel, Brittany, The Loire, Dordogne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, The French Riviera, Nice, Monaco, The French Alps, Burgundy, Lyon, Alsace, Reims, Verdun, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves France. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of France.
Hit France's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of France!
Ryan). June 6, 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of the landings. It was a particularly poignant commemoration, given how very few D-Day veterans are still alive. Locals talk of the last visits of veterans with heartfelt sorrow; ...
Today tourists replace the pilgrims, enjoying a dramatically situated one-street town under a pretty forgettable church—all ... For newly converted (and still reluctant) pagans, it was easier to embrace the Virgin if she was black.
Hit France's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of France!
Inside you'll find: -Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling -An English-Portuguese and Portuguese-English dictionary -Tips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humor -A tear ...
Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money.
Smile at the cute angels on your right and circle behind the altar. The beautiful windows with bold ... North Transept Facade: Outside, look back at the facade over the door of the north transept. The fine carved tympanum (the area over ...
Stroll breathtaking coastlines, explore Roman ruins, and soak up some sun in the South of France with Rick Steves!
Included in Rick Steves' Pocket London— Sights: the National Portrait Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Bankside Walk Walks and Tours: the Westminster Walk, Westminster Abbey Tour, ...
A Year in Provence transports us into all the earthy pleasures of Provençal life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons, not by days.