Travel Stories

2 min read • Jun 1, 2013

This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet's guide to Corsica, highlighting the region's best cuisine.

4 min read • Apr 2, 2013

Prepare to be seduced by the vibrant port city of Marseille. This charming city in France's Provence region has undergone an extensive facelift for its…

4 min read • Mar 15, 2013

What could be more French than sampling the fruits of the vine? And where better to do it than the enticing vineyards of Beaujolais? The picture-book…

2 min read • Jan 7, 2013

Need a bit of retail therapy? There's nowhere better to go than Paris, especially during the biannual soldes (sales) for around five to six weeks in…

4 min read • Nov 26, 2012

The former French coal-mining town of Lens will be in focus for art lovers around the world this year, as Louvre-Lens (www.louvrelens.fr), a regional…

5 min read • Nov 20, 2012

Looking for a new angle on the well-trodden paths of France? Then travel to its borders. These three melting-pot cities showcase the best of France while…

4 min read • Nov 20, 2012

There's a vast number of eateries in France. Most have defined roles, though some definitions are becoming a bit blurred. Here's a quick guide:

5 min read • Aug 28, 2012

Want to savour the French capital's best steaks, freshest baguettes, most welcoming bars and secret street markets? Discover the hidden gems of Paris'…

2 min read • Aug 19, 2012

Heading to Paris? Read up on how to get the most out of this ville magnifique.

4 min read • Aug 16, 2012

No Francophile worth their salt would skip the Eiffel Tower or the lavender fields of Provence. But while France’s tourist trail is well trodden for a…

3 min read • Aug 3, 2012

Seven hundred rooms, 67 staircases, 352 chimneys, 2153 windows, 6300 paintings, 2100 sculptures and statues, 15,000 engravings, 5000 decorative art…

1 min read • Aug 3, 2012

If you're short on time but big on an appetite for travel, you want to get straight to the highlights of a country and know exactly how to get to them. So…

4 min read • Jul 31, 2012

Sweeping, landmark-studded boulevards, lamp-lit stone bridges, art nouveau cafes and graceful gardens...France's photogenic capital is the world's most…

5 min read • Jul 25, 2012

Fragrant lavender fields, cobbled streets and sizzling coastlines - Provence’s endless charms have inspired writers, painters and travellers galore. This…

2 min read • Jun 27, 2012

All boulangeries (bakeries) have baguettes (or flûtes), which are long and thin, as well as wider loaves simply known as pain (bread), both of which are…

1 min read • Jun 24, 2012

Two ingredients sum up Norman cuisine: salted butter and soft cheese. You'll often see dishes served à la normande in Normandy, which basically means they…

1 min read • Jun 23, 2012

These recommendations are taken from our Brittany & Normandy guidebook, which is full of inspirational ideas & detailed coverage for foodies, walkers &…

4 min read • Jun 20, 2012

Jim Haynes has a CV that just won’t quit. A Louisianan raised in Venezuela, Haynes did his US military service in Edinburgh, started a theatre in London’s…

4 min read • Jun 20, 2012

Paris is a city known for its colourful locals and decorative arts – a traveller can find some of the best examples of both simply by visiting one of…

4 min read • Jun 15, 2012

With its fretted coastline and incredibly varied landscapes, Brittany is one of France's greatest charmers. The region is bursting with sporting…

3 min read • Jun 10, 2012

Take a guide, take an ice axe and take the exhilarating challenge of skiing the legendary Haute Route.

4 min read • May 15, 2012

Lonely Planet has produced this article for Vaucluse Tourism in Provence. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of…