MICHELIN Guide France 2014 recommends more than 4,450 hotels and 4,300 restaurants, from family inns to luxury hotels, and from simple bistros to starred restaurants. Updated annually, the guide appeals to all tastes and budgets and includes a comprehensive "How To" reference section on using the guide and its descriptive symbols. While the guide’s minimal text is in French, a comprehensive introduction in English explains easily recognizable, time-tested symbols for establishments’ facilities and services. Experienced, anonymous inspectors carefully select restaurants, utilizing the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. Travelers can feel confident relying on Michelin since only the best make the cut.