The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d’Azur — Marie-France Boyer

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Rough guides, 2010, Medium-format paperback – Travel – 443pp. ISBN 9781848365025.

The ideal travel guide to this magical region of southern France. It provides full practical details for fascinating towns such as Roman Arles, mediaeval 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 Provencal cuisine to the Impressionist painters. Explore every corner of this charming region with superb photographs, handy language tips and clear maps.