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The MICHELIN Guide France 2018 is the go-to source for a great trip with its recommendations to some 4,300 restaurants and 3,300 hotels and accommodations, including 500 guesthouses. This annually updated guide, encompassing a variety of establishments, covers all tastes and budgets. Experienced, anonymous inspectors carefully select restaurants, utilizing the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. A reference section shows how to navigate the guide and understand its descriptive symbols. Travelers can feel confident relying on Michelin since only the best make the cut. Our famous one, two and three stars identify establishments serving the highest quality cuisine - taking into account the quality of ingredients, the mastery of technique and flavors, the levels of creativity and, of course, consistency. In addition, the Bib Gourmand symbol (also known as the inspectors' favorites) highlights restaurants offering good quality at a good value. Bib Gourmands are awarded for great food under 32 (36 in Paris for three courses.)While the guide's minimal text is in French, an introduction in English explains easily recognizable, time-tested symbols for establishments' facilities and services.Other symbols indicate such features as which establishments are handicapped-accessible, have an elevator, or offer conference rooms and/or private dining rooms.350 city center maps and 20+ regional maps help travelers quickly locate hotels and restaurants. Map references are included for each city or town.All establishments are recommended so readers can feel confident in their choices.To accompany the restaurant and hotel guide, try the Michelin Green Guides for France, Paris or any of our regional guides for in-depth sightseeing options or pick up the Michelin France Road and Tourist Map No. 721 to help you navigate around the country.