Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur | Lonely Planet
Feast on a sun-spun bounty of hues, scents and tastes at the market or à table. Embrace old-school glamour on the glittering riviera. Motor from handsome hilltop village to village, lingering perhaps to lunch on a jasmine-shaded terrace or stargaze after dark. Explore ancient roman ruins, contemporary art and an intoxicating new world of locavore spirits and botanicals. Sip rosé by the pool or a at a château on the sand. Island gaze.
Dine at sunset in idyllic Saignon, beach chill in St-Tropez, enjoy opera in Orange's Roman theatre.
Lonely Planet's Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn.
Writers: Nicola Williams, Chrissie McClatchie, Ashley Parsons
Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur:
- Local experts share their love for the real Provence & the Cote d'Azur, offering fresh perspectives into the region's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful
- In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks
- Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - discover a melting pot of local life along Marseille's alluring coastal road 'La corniche'; celebrate must-visit fetes votives in villages throughout the region and party with locals; enjoy a walk in the Massif des Maures and watch cork being harvested
- Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
- Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
- Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
- Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey
- Covers Nice, The Cote d'Azur, Monaco, St-Tropez & the Var, Marseille, Cassis, The Camargue, Avignon & Around, The Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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