The Rough Guide to Provence & the Cote d'Azur

Practical travel guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Provence & the Côte d'Azur. The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Provence & the Côte d'Azur, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur covers: Marseille and around; Arles and the Camargue; Avignon and the Vaucluse; Aix-en-Provence, the Durance and the Luberon; the Haut Var and Haute Provence; Toulon and the Southern Var; Cannes and the Western Riviera; Nice and the Eastern Riviera

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Provence & the Côte d'Azur, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Calanques to family activities in child-friendly places, like Arles or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Grand Canyon du Verdon.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Provence & the Côte d'Azur entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Provence & the Côte d'Azur give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for boat trips, exploring ancient sites, hiking, kayaking or trying local-grown produce.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Nice, Cannes, Marseille and Monaco's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Provence & the Côte d'Azur, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Provence & the Côte d'Azur, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Provence & the Côte d'Azur, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Porquerolles and the spectacular La Cadière-d'Azur.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Avignon, Nice and many more locations in Provence & the Côte d'Azur, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.