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Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur | Lonely Planet

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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