France for Dummies

by Cheryl A. Pientka, Danforth Prince, Darwin Porter, et al.

Book Overview

Your insider's guide to the best places and prices Have fun exploring France From the romance of Paris and the glamorous Riviera to the castles of the Loire Valley and the half-timbered houses of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470085819
• ISBN13: 9780470085813
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Very good

I am a native of France and I found this book extremely useful. It contains much valuable information on the technicalities that can make or break a trip.( For example: how to get to and from the airport, how to buy a bus or subway ticket, how do obtain train schedules, etc...) As far as sights and accommodations, I agree with a previous reviewer that it is a bit lacking. Nevertheless, it is a book I will definitely take with me on my next trip despite its large size. One thing that I appreciated is that although it shows some humor, it is not so filled with cheap jokes (like a couple of books of the same kind that I've read) as to make the content more annoying than it is useful.

Great Book

France for Dummies was an excellent read. This book was very in depth without being too confusing. I recommend this book for anyone who is not "the seasoned traveler." I am traveling to France for a month and I will make sure I keep this book with me at all times for reference.