DK Road Trips France

Tranquil valleys, rugged coastline, rolling farmland: France is the perfect destination for a road trip to remember. With Road Trips France, it's yours to explore.

Featuring 24 wonderful drives across the country and packed with detailed driving instructions and practical information, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover France at its best.

Inside, you will find:

• 24 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days
• A laminated pull-out road map of France, which helps you navigate with ease
• Ways to see more of each area en route, including great viewpoints, delightful detours, walks through historic towns and villages, outdoor activities, and various tours and trips.
• Our pick of the best places to stay, eat and shop
• Rules of the road addresses for satnavs, detailed directions for easy navigation, road conditions and parking tips, and useful travel, visa and health information

Looking for more on France's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness France.

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