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Bien s#251;r, you know how beautiful France is. Well, consider this: it looks even lovelier when seen from two wheels. The soaring Alps...the ch#226;teau-dotted Loire?even surprisingly cycle-friendly Paris - no wonder cyclotouristes have been coming here since the 19th century. Whether you want a gourmand's tour through vineyard and farmland, or...

Forget Japan's neon reputation. Away from the big cities, Japan is a hiker's wonderland and this guide has recommended routes for every ability level. See sunrise from atop Fuji-san or follow a fabled pilgrim trail - we'll show you the best way to do both the famed routes and the backroads. Expert authors with over 15 years? experience hiking in...

Unearth the connection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish at the Stroganov Palace Plug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in a former squat Beat a total stranger with birch branches at the local banya Join the newlyweds for champagne and dancing in the shadow of the Bronze Horseman In This Guide: One passionate...

Experience the best of France. This full-color guide does the work for you - Lonely Planet's trademark expertise cuts straight to the must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't miss the best bits.Welcome to the pleasure-seeker's mecca - the land of actual Champagne! Not to mention the lavender of...

"More colour than ever before; Features an inspirational Top Experiences section and a Month-By-Month planning feature with Bolivia's best and oldest festivals; Includes tips on sustainable travel, and incisive cultural coverage as well as a special feature on Bolivia's varied environment from arid salt plains to misty mountains and thick jungle"...

A fractured identity, a passionate people, and lifestyle, culture and landscape that capture the imagination, providing plenty of surprises. Josephine Quintero, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for...