The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur written by Greg Ward and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-07 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Provence & The Côte d’Azur is the ideal travel guide to this magical region of southern France. It provides full practical details, with up-to-the-minute listings of hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs, for fascinating towns such as Roman Arles, medieval Avignon, and laidback Aix; the vibrant cosmopolitan port of Marseilles; dynamic modern metropolises like Nice and Cannes; and glamorous Riviera sunspots like St Tropez and Antibes. You'll find full coverage of the region’s stunning landscapes, ranging from classic Provence scenes of lavender, vines and olive groves, along with dozens of sleepy villages where visitors can relish the timeless pleasures and fine cuisine of rural France. Rely on insider advice for visiting the regions ravishing beaches, beautiful islands, and countless galleries and expert background on everything from Provençial cuisine to the Impresssionist painters. Explore very corner of this charming region with superb photographs, handy language tips and clear maps. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Provence & The Côte d’Azur.