The Lonely Planet guide to Provence & the Cote d` Azur offers frank & informal advice on an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife. Try local cheese & wine in hilltop villages overlooking lavender fields, relax on the beaches of St-Tropez, or try your luck in Monaco`s famous casino. Written & researched by a team of experts, this book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. With introductory sections profiling the destination & advising on the best time to visit, suggested itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. The guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. This guide
Includes:: coverage of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, the Camargue, Arles, Nice, Monaco, Menton, Cannes, St-Tropez, Toulon, Avignon, Hill Towns of the Luberon, Haute-Provence, Southern Alps, & more. There are dedicated sections on major cities & towns within each region, with relevant information on orientation, sights, activities, eating & drinking, tours, courses, festivals & events. Accommodation is divided into budget, mid-range & top-end in order to cater for a wide range of budgets. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. ‘ Don’t Miss’ information boxes give bullet-pointed lists of notable local attractions & their relevant page numbers in the guide.