Book excerpt: Everything You Need to See the Best of France by Car! Let Frommer's Take You To: Ancient ruins, romantic châteaux, and cathedral cities The bucolic vineyards of Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne Historic Provence and the glittering resorts of the Côte d'Azur Celtic Brittany and the D-Day beaches of Normandy The lakeside resorts and magnificent peaks of the French Alps The landscapes that inspired Monet, van Gogh, and Rousseau And much, much more! Inside You'll Find: 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries--all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos Tips on the best hotels and restaurants along each route Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route All the sights along the way--with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps Frommer’s. The best trips start here.