Europe is entering 2026 with a renewed sense of curiosity, depth, and discovery, as travellers return to iconic locations, as well as lean into destinations that balance timeless appeal with fresh perspectives. Lonely Planet is set to release new editions of our bestselling European titles this year, with popular titles like France and Croatia releasing as soon as March. 

France topped the leaderboard as the most visited country in Europe in 2025, and it will continue to captivate travellers moving into 2026, not only through popular destinations like Paris and Provence, but via its quieter corners too.

Lonely Planet is releasing a first edition Albania guide this March, which could not have come at a better time as Albania has surged from under-the-radar to a must-visit destination. The country welcomed 4.7 million international travellers in 2025, a 5% increase from the previous year. 

It’s this spirit of exploration that defines Lonely Planet’s new European titles, guiding travellers to both iconic favourites and the continent’s most exciting emerging hotspots.

Lonely Planet's European Titles - Releasing March 2026:

• France 16 I 9781838697808 | USD $29.99 | GBP £17.99 | AUD $39.99 | NZD $44.99

• Paris 15 I 978183869862 | USD $24.99 | GBP £16.99 | AUD $32.99 | NZD $36.99

• Pocket Paris 9 I 9781838699123 | USD $14.99 | GBP £9.99 | AUD $21.99 | NZD $24.99

• Provence & the Cote d'Azur 12 I 9781838699352 | USD $24.99 | GBP £16.99 | AUD $36.99 | NZD $39.99

• Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur 2 I 9781837584260 | USD $26.99 | GBP £17.99 | AUD $36.99 | NZD $36.99

• Pocket Nice & Monaco 4 I 9781838699109 | USD $14.99 | GBP £9.99 | AUD $21.99 | NZD $24.99

• Pocket Bordeaux 4 I 9781838698751 | USD $14.99 | GBP £9.99 | AUD $21.99 | NZD $24.99

• Croatia 13 I 9781838697235 | USD $26.99 | GBP £16.99 | AUD $36.99 | NZD $39.99

• Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast 3 I 9781838693633 | USD $14.99 | GBP £9.99 | AUD $21.99 | NZD $24.99

• Montenegro 6 I 9781838698348 | USD $26.99 | GBP £16.99 | AUD $36.99 | NZD $42.99

• Slovenia 12 I 9781838699451 | USD $26.99 | GBP £16.99 | AUD $36.99 | NZD $42.99

• Western Balkans 5 I 9781838693886 | USD $29.99 | GBP £17.99 | AUD $39.99 | NZD $44.99

• Albania 1 I 9781837587261 | USD $24.99 | GBP £16.99 | AUD $36.99 | NZD $39.99 (First Edition)