{"product_id":"rick-steves-best-of-france-9781641715713","title":"Rick Steves Best of France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHit France's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with \u003ci\u003eRick Steves Best of France!\u003c\/i\u003e Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategic advice\u003c\/b\u003e from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort itineraries\u003c\/b\u003e covering the best of Paris, Normandy, the Loire, Dordogne, Provence, the French Riviera, and Burgundy, including Versailles, Nice, the D-Day beaches, Côtes du Rhône, Monaco, Avignon, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRick's tips\u003c\/b\u003e for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe best local culture, flavors, and more\u003c\/b\u003e, including \u003cb\u003einsightful walks \u003c\/b\u003ethrough museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighborhoods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrip planning strategies \u003c\/b\u003elike how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 400 full-color pages\u003c\/b\u003e with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggestions for side trips and excursions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience France's old-world romance and modern-day excitement for yourself with \u003ci\u003eRick Steves Best of France!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning a longer trip? Pick up \u003ci\u003eRick Steves France\u003c\/i\u003e, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring France. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1973, \u003cb\u003eRick Steves\u003c\/b\u003e has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-traveled staff members at Rick Steves' Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle). When not on the road, Rick is active in his church and with advocacy groups focused on economic and social justice, drug policy reform, and ending hunger. To recharge, Rick plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade Mountains, and spends time with his son Andy, daughter Jackie, and his new grandson...baby Atlas. Find out more about Rick at www.ricksteves.com and on Facebook. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Connect with Rick: \u003cbr\u003e facebook.com\/RickSteves \u003cbr\u003e twitter: @RickSteves \u003cbr\u003e instagram: ricksteveseurope \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Smith\u003c\/b\u003e has had one foot in France and one in the United States for 55 years. He drives a Deux Chevaux car and has restored a farmhouse on the Burgundy canal where he hangs his beret in the spring and summer. Steve managed tour guides for Rick Steves' Europe for more than two decades but now spends his time researching guidebooks, teaching about France, and exploring every corner of his favorite country. When not in France, Steve loves finding dirt grown backstreets in his VW camper van. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rick Steves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607742714130,"sku":"9781641715713","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b92fb69-77ef-46d5-b3b5-ccdcd79638b5.jpg?v=1732313053","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rick-steves-best-of-france-9781641715713","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}