Customer Reviews

Frommer's France 2008 (Frommer's Complete Guides)

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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.

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. I ended up tossing the book after just a few days in France. No history or interesting factoids or clear maps on many of the different regions -the book mostly focussed on Paris and I think caters to the more affluent, simple minded, amateur traveler.

Purchased this book along with Rick Steves book. Sorry, but this book is not as interesting or exciting as Rick Steves book. Also, for my needs it was not as informative as Rick Steves book.

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. I was able to find a great deal in Paris thanks to a recomendation in the book.

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.

This book looks like it would be pretty good if you were going to Paris, but I visited the French Riviera. I purchased the Fodor Provence & Cote de Azur book at it was much better for this region.

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. That would have made the book more complete and enjoyable. As the old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words."

The restaurant and hotel selections were 100% on target. However, Fodors has more interesting detail and is more user friendly.

Well, I recently bought this guide, and even though it's not the most updated one, it's really useful. I'm travelling to Paris in a few weeks and thanks to this guide I've made myself a whole itinerary based on the places I'd like to visit and those they recommend.
I really recommend this to people who are travelling there or practically just anyone who wants to know about France. Plus, I got it for like 2 dollars! And it includes a map! You just can't complain about that!!