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Let's Go 2000: France: The World's Bestselling Budget Travel Series (Let's Go. France, 2000)

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When I decided to go for a little trip to France not too long ago, I bought 2 guides. The Let's Go France 2000 and an other more expensive guide with pictures. For a young traveller that I am, the Let's Go proved to be much more useful than the other guide, by far a better buy.

I went all over France in 2 weeks and my schedule was extremely tight. Let's Go France 2000 gave me all the information on hostels and hotels to call in advance, how to book train tickets in every city, how to get around and what to see. There are also maps of every major city, which is very useful when the streets are as crooked as in France. It is simply a gold mine of information. It told me what were the coolest places to stay, what to do and what not to do in every city. I was especially happy with their ratings of suggested restaurants - one cannot visit France without trying French cuisine. The guide told me where to go to get good food at the best prices. Let me recommend you Les Fontaines du Soleil in Carcassone, that the guide ranked as one of the top restaurants.

The only thing I can see is that it could use more pictures. I did use my other guide from time to time, (especially in the Jardins de Versailles), to know exactly what I was looking at. But for the price, I think this is understandable.

I believe that Let's Go France 2000 made my trip to France easier and a better experience. Everywhere I went, I knew what I had to see before I got there, and this way I could schedule an optimal trip for a minimal price. It was a wonderful experience for me and I am planning on going back as soon as next month.

I travelled to many places in Europe and Asia, and used many different kinds of guide books.

For this summer when I worked and travelled in France, Let's Go France absolutely made my journey fruitful and well-guided. I wish I read this book before I landed on Paris, especially after I got pickpocketed on Metro line #1 on my first day (Read p.41 Safety and Security chapter- it predicted my bad experience in great detail!)

It also has many maps and enough historic and cultural backgrounds for even small towns, which is great for those who seek everywhere.

If I visit somewhere else in Europe in near future, I will choose Let's Go series without hesitation.

I must say that as a student about to explore France I was a bit worried about going unprepared for the marvels I would find. After purchasing this book, I was impressed with the simple structure. Like the book was designed with me in mind. I was able to find out about all the do's and dont's in France though this great guide. Let this be your guide if you too are planning to live and learn all about France!