REVIEW: Lonely Planet Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide
Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide
Whether you’re cruising the clifftop roads, sunbathing on the beaches or browsing the weekly markets, Provence and the Côte d’Azur are sexy, sun-drenched and seductive.
Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Côte d’Azur is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Try local cheese and wine in hilltop villages overlooking lavender fields, relax on the beaches of St-Tropez and try your luck in Monaco’s famous casino.
Lonely Planet writer Oliver Berry explains why he loves Provence & the Côte d'Azur. "For me, the pleasure of Provence is its variety. In just a single day you can have a whole holiday's worth of experiences: breakfast on the beach, a morning exploring Nice's old town, lunch at a country auberge, an afternoon touring the hills, a vineyard visit, an early-evening shot of pastis, a game of pétanque and then an unforgettable sunset over the foothills of the Alps. It was the first place in France I ever visited (at the tender age of two), and I've been coming back ever since. Somehow, I cant stat away for long."
Provence & the Côte d'Azur's Top 10
1. Marseille
2. Provencal Markets
3. The Luberon
4. The Camargue
5. Avignon
6. Arles
7. Gorges du Verdon
8. Aix-en-Provence
9. Les Calanques
10. St-Tropez
Inside Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Côte d’Azur:
- Full colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, religion, cuisine, politics
Coverage Includes: Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, the Camargue, Arles, Nice, Monaco, Menton, Cannes, St-Tropez, Toulon, Avignon, Hill Towns of the Luberon, Haute-Provence, Southern Alps, and more.
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