Frommer’s France 2008 (Frommer’s Complete) (Paperback)
May 15, 2009 by Destination Guide
Filed under Travel France Guides
Product Description
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer’s. The best trips start here.
Comprehensive advice on the best of France, from Paris to Provence, from Normandy to Nice.
Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
From the Back Cover
Frommer’s. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- Detailed coverage of major attractions including Versailles and the Louvre, plus an insider’s look at France’s wineries and the French Riviera.
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Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
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Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
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Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
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I have always dreamed of going to France and I plan to next Fall or Spring. My only issue with Frommer’s is the bulk and weight. Not something to carry around while you are walking all over Paris. I will be doing research and maping out where I want to go. I travel very light-no check in so I will take the map, numerous notes in a small pad and leave the guide back home. Otherwise, it is a very good guide and I recommend it.
I usually am very pleased with Frommer’s guides and tend to use them over other sources every time I travel. However, on my recent trip to France, I found some flaws with my copy of Frommer’s France 2007.
First off, I have always liked that they include a foldout map with most books, to give you more details than can fit on a small page. However, I’m confused as to why this guide to the whole country came with a foldout map of just Paris! Was this a mistake? I really could have used a map of the whole country, and the only offering in this guide is on pages 28 and 29. It shows only select cities and roads. In addition, it shows each of France’s major regions, and it appears to refer you to each section of the book covering that region. Unfortunately, the page numbers are missing (i.e. Burgundy p.)!
I also found a confusing review of the restaurant in one of the hotels in which we were staying. On page 204, the review of the Grand Monarque Best Western says, “The hotel has an old-fashioned, unremarkable restaurant.” Facing this review, on page 205, the same restaurant is reviewed, “The best food, and the most upscale dining ambience, in Chartres is now featured by the town’s best hotel…” It goes on to describe the wonderful food and atmosphere. Seems there was plenty to “remark” about after all! The restaurant is clearly labeled as being located in the Grand Monarque Best Western. There was only one restaurant in the hotel, so which review didn’t get edited out?
After seeing these few flaws, albeit probably due to editing, it makes you wonder if you really have the best source of information for your trip.
This book is very readable with extensive coverage of all areas of France. It is typical of Frommers … excellent, comprehensive, good for both budget and luxury travelers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best travel book ever
We purchased this book for a trip to France, it was the best thing we could have taken with us. Not only did we find all the great places to see but also the best places to eat…
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as Interesting as Rick Steves
Purchased this book along with Rick Steves book. Sorry, but this book is not as interesting or exciting as Rick Steves book.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Frommer’s France 2008
Not a bad travel book, fairly complete, decent detail on many of the cities within the country, but the book does lack pictures, has a few in the front of the book.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fodors is better
The restaurant and hotel selections were 100% on target. However, Fodors has more interesting detail and is more user friendly.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good to find accomodations
I used this book to help plan our accomodations for our trip. It was more reliable than Tripadvisor or other websites with reviews that are quite conflicting.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not for the connoisseur
Was very disappointed in the book. Had heard a lot about Fromers and decided to try a different perspective for my recent trip in France.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not great for southern France
This book looks like it would be pretty good if you were going to Paris, but I visited the French Riviera.