France

Whether you dream of sipping wine in Burgundy cellars, exploring the graceful boulevards and winding backstreets of Paris or touring the lavender-scented countryside of Provence, France enchants and seduces with its array of attractions. Fall under its spell with this inspiring and informed guide.

• FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring highlights and itineraries, practical directory and grid-referenced maps help you plan your own Tour de France

• BE IN THE KNOW - from Provence's Roman towns to Normandy's D-Day beaches, incisive history coverage puts the sights in context

• DINE OUT - whether you crave oven-fresh bread and hand-made cheese or Michelin-starred haute cuisine, our extended listings take you to the best places to eat

• REST YOUR HEAD - handpicked sleeping options for every budget, from luxurious historic hotels to gites and Alpine refuges

• IMMERSE YOURSELF - our discerning arts and entertainment coverage includes world-famous galleries in Paris, theatre in Avignon and film in Cannes