Back Roads France

Take to the open road with Back Roads France and discover 24 leisurely drives through the country’s beautiful villages and stunning landscapes.

Tour the Champagne region, drive through the hilltop villages and picturesque lavender fields of Provence, or discover Normandy’s wild west coast. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals incredible sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can be discovered only by road.

Inside Back Roads France:
– A free laminated pull-out road map of France helps you navigate with ease
– 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days
– Guided walks take you through France’s historic towns and villages
– Experts suggest the best off-road activities in each area, from wine tours to boat trips
– Contains essential travel tips, including our pick of where to stay, eat, and shop, plus useful travel, visa, and health information
– Covers all the French rules of the road
– Includes postcodes for use with GPS, plus information on road conditions and parking tips
– Covers Nancy, Côtes de Toul, Reims, Champagne vineyards, Calais, Giverny, Dieppe, Honfleur, Deauville, Trouville, Bayeux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Dinan, Chartres, Blois, Beaune, Routes des Vins Mâconnais-Beaujolais, Puy de Dôme, Bergerac, Rocamadour, Albi, Bordeaux, Pont d’Espagne, Carcassonne, Montségur, Nîmes, Menton, Nice, Saint-Tropez, Cassis, Bastia, Calvi, and more

Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to France? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide France.

About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK’s award-winning Back Roads guidebooks take the work out of planning a road trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your journey. DK is the world’s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in more than 120 countries.