Find the best french beaches, chateaux and more with this highlights guide

FRANCE’S BEST is the ideal travel guide to this multifaceted country. Written by a Francophile travel writer it explores key DESTINATIONS; suggests ITINERARIES; details dozens of SIGHTS and ACTIVITIES. All content (300+ points-of-interest/770+ pics) is original. and independent; no recommendations are ads!

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★This app comes FREE with occasional pop-up ads: a SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all ads; allows you to access all content (including maps) when offline; and includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age.★

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FRANCE’S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key REGIONS to provide perfect orientation.

A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then suggests a couple of key, one- and two-week country-wide tours as well as a selection of in-depth regional tours.

The app’s next section, INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES, gives you the heads-up on various topics, so if you’re keen to explore the country’s CHATEAUX & GARDENS; plan a HIKE; or find key HISTORICAL sights, then you might just dive straight into the app here.

Other categories include ART, BEACHES, KIDS & FAMILIES.

Finally, the app provides useful general advice on CAFES, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS & SHOPPING to ensure you’re well fed with a good stock of souvenirs.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS

Key before-you-go information, including:

• Accommodation

• Costs

• Language & Etiquette

• Local Info

• Seasons, Festivals & Events

• Transport

APP FEATURE: REGIONS

The lowdown on all key parts of the country:

• Eastern France

• Central France

• Corsica

• North West France

• Northern France

• Paris & Île de France

• Southern France

• Western France

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & TOURS

Organise your time:

• Corsica’s Cap Corse In-a-Day

• France In-1-Week

• France In-2-Weeks

• Northern Périgord Noir in-2-Days

• The Gard Provençal in-2-Days

• Vieux Nice in-Half-a-Day

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Backgrounders and practical advice on:

• Art

• Beaches

• Chateaux & Gardens

• History

• Kids & Families

• Outdoors & Hiking

• Villages

APP FEATURE: EAT, DRINK, SHOP & MORE

Listings and insider tips:

• Cafés & Pubs

• Restaurants

• Shops & Shopping

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL

• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.

• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).

• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS (paid version) and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.

• Save and share FAVOURITES.

• One-click website LINKS.

• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).

• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS:

• AUTHOR: Paul Shawcross has penned city guides for Thomas Cook and revised and contributed text for several Michelin Green Guides. He has also authored pieces for in-flight magazines and coffee table books as well as articles for several leading periodicals including *Living France*, *France Today* and *France Magazine*. While loving France and going back as often as possible, Paul travels widely in Europe and is the author of several travel apps including Provence’s Best, Dordogne’s Best and Nice’s Best.

• ICON: Dmitry Djouce@flickr

• FEATURE GRAPHIC: Paul Rysz@unsplash

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