Rick Steves France Travel Guide

Rick Steves France is a comprehensive English-language guidebook presented for planning multi-week travel across France. It combines regional coverage, itinerary advice, self-guided walks and maps, with a substantial 1,168-page format to consider if you plan to carry it daily.

At a glance

The listing describes comprehensive coverage intended for planning a multi-week trip to France.
It includes self-guided walks, detailed maps and a fold-out map for use while exploring.
Coverage spans destinations including Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Provence, the French Riviera, Burgundy, Lyon and Alsace.
The listing describes advice on itinerary building, connecting destinations, places to eat and stay, and avoiding crowds.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage and practical trip-planning topics can support travellers building a longer France itinerary.
Self-guided walking tours and a fold-out map offer offline reference while visiting cities and museums.
The listed print length is 1,168 pages, with the listing also describing coverage across many French regions.

Cons

At 1,168 pages and a listed 634 g, it is a substantial guide to carry compared with a compact travel reference.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Rick Steves
Publication date	13 August 2024
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	1168 pages
ISBN-10	1641716037
ISBN-13	978-1641716031

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	11.68 x 2.9 x 20.45 cm
Weight listed	634 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Travellers planning a multi-week visit across several regions of France.
Readers who want paper maps, walking tours, and guidance on transport, sights, food and accommodation in one guide.

Less suited to

Travellers seeking a brief guide specifically for a one-week itinerary. The listing points to a separate Rick Steves Best of France book for that purpose.
Anyone prioritising the lightest possible day bag over extensive printed coverage.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 332 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the guide's informative content and usefulness for travel in France, with specific praise mentioned for food, people, tickets and restaurant details. That kind of practical coverage aligns with the listing's trip-planning and dining focus. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though a small share are lower, and the available feedback does not establish particular shortcomings or explain those ratings.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and useful for travel, particularly in France.
Feedback mentions thorough information about food, people and tickets, as well as detailed restaurant coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of trip is this guide aimed at?

The listing presents it as comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to France. It names a separate Rick Steves Best of France guide for a one-week trip.

Does the guide include maps and walking tours?

Yes. The listing describes detailed maps, a fold-out map, and self-guided walks through neighbourhoods and museums.

How much does the book weigh?

The listed weight is 634 g. Its 1,168-page print length also makes it a sizeable guide to carry.