PROVENCE AND COTE D'AZUR

(Alpes de Haute Provence, Haute Alpes, Alpes Maritime, Bouches du Rhone, Var, Vaucluse)

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The Rough Guide to Provence and the Cote D'Azur - your definitive handbook to one of France's most stunning regions. From the bustling Vieux Port of Marseille and the beaches of St Tropez to the remote mountains of Haute-Provence, the full-colour section introduces the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and honest reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. Published June 10


Provence and the Cote D'Azur (Eyewitness Travel Guides) - These are the guides that show you what others only tell you! It features a 'Discovery' feature which describes each region and its highlights, to ensure you make the most of your trip. It includes clear maps, extensive hotel and restaurant listings of all price levels. It explores this picturesque region, from charming hilltop villages to ancient monasteries and Roman sites with the unique 3D models and cutaways. Published June 10. New Edition Dec 11

ISBN: 9781405321075 - Provence and the Cote d'Azur

Provence And the Cote D'Azur (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides) - With pull-out map, giving you just the right amount of information so you can quickly decide what you want to do, this is the essential guide to the Top 10 of everything in Provence and the Cote d'Azur. From the top ten regional wines to the top ten beaches you will not be disappointed with life in the south of France. With colour photographs, money saving tips and detailed maps this guide contains the insider knowledge of the places to see and be seen, making the most of your stay. Published April 11. New Edition Feb 12

Provence Insight Regional Guide - From remote hill villages to glamorous resorts, from Alpine valley to busy ports, every corner of Provence is covered. "Insight Regional Guides" come in a portable format with a rounded spine - making the guides more comfortable to carry on the move. The guides include a free touring map, highlighting the best drives in the region helping visitors to get the most out of their stay. Published April 11

French Riviera Insight Regional Guide - From St Tropez, Cannes and Nice to the perfume centre of Grasse, from Monte Carlo to medieval perched villages, every corner of this beautiful region is covered. Expert writers bring the French Riviera to life, its culture, natural beauty and, above all, its people. Photo-features, for which Insight are renowned, explore a region immortalised on canvas, tropical gardens and historic architecture. The portable format of this guide complete with rounded spine makes it easy to carry on the move and it contains a free touring map, highlighting the best drives in the region. Published Jan 10

Provence and the Cote D'Azur (Driving Guide) - "The Driving Guide" series provides you with a comprehensive but flexible reference source as you tour a country or region by car. This guide divides Provence into touring areas - one per chapter. Major cultural centres or cities form chapters in their own right. The best of Provence is included, from the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh and Cezanne to the glitzy resorts of the Mediterranean and the magnificent remains of Arles, Nimes and Orange. Published Feb 11

Fodor's Provence and the Cote D'Azur - Covering Provence & the Cote d'Azur with remarkable thoroughness, this new edition has even more comprehensive coverage to reflect changing travelling patterns and to include the most intimate corners of this incredibly beautiful and explorable region. Published June 09. New Edition June 11

Landscapes of Eastern Provence: Cote D'Azur to the Alps, John and Pat Underwood - Detailed descriptions of 50 long and short circular walks. Also contains 41 picnic suggestions, routes for 10 car tours and a touring map for motorists. Published May 09

Landscapes of Western Provence & Languedoc-Roussillon, John and Pat Underwood - Detailed descriptions of 50 long and short circular walks. Also contains 33 picnic suggestions, routes for 12 car tours and a touring map for motorists. Published May 09

ISBN: 9781856913621 - Landscapes of the Languedoc-Roussillon and Western Provence


Rick Steves' Provence and the French Riviera - Who but Rick Steves can tell travellers the best way to see Arles, Avignon, the Cotes du Rhone, Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, St-Tropez, and the Inland Riviera? With "Rick Steves’ Provence and The French Riviera 2008," travellers can experience the best of everything these regions have to offer – economically and hassle-free. Published Nov 10. New Edition

Provence & the Cote D'Azur, Traveller Guides Thomas Cook. Published May 10

Cote D'Azur (HotSpots) - Highlights the best of what this leading holiday destination has to offer. It features summaries of the Cote D'Azur's most popular resorts, including the three most famous - Cannes, Nice and Monte-Carlo. There is an Excursions section that lists the best places to visit. This book includes: Cote D'Azur's top ten attractions; full-color resort maps; and, accommodation, restaurant, market and festival listings. Published April 09

Adventure Guide to Provence, Ferne Arfin - For years, Ferne Arfin has been playing in Provence, a place where Van Gogh spent his most prolific years painting. She draws from her experience to tell you about the people, their culture and the way of life. Covering every town, village and city in the region, this book takes you sightseeing in Avignon, shopping in Marseilles, to the best beaches at Cap d'Antibes and along the French Riviera to places like Eze, Nice, Monte Carlo and Cap Ferrat. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - gives you a solid knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; tourism contacts - it's all here! Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. Published Sept 05. Limited availability.

AA Spiral Guide Provence - Using the unique spiral binding for flat folding pages, with a bold colour scheme, "Spiral Provence" is stylish, bright and colourful, in a class of its own. Written by an expert on Provence, the guide is entertaining yet informative, giving in-depth guidance and expert choices to make the most of this wonderful destination. Published Jan 09

ISBN: 9780749559748 - Provence

AA Spiral Guide Cote D'Azur, Published Jan 09

The AA Key Guide Provence and the Cote D'Azur - The chapters in this fantastic travel guide to Provence & Cote d'Azur has been ordered so that all the sights, walks, and listings for that area are in one section. This makes it much more user-friendly, plus, there are colour-coded sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Packed with practical information from local transport to the local language, informative text within the guide accompanies wonderful images, showing off the best of Provence & Cote d'Azur. Published Feb 11

Provence and the Cote D'Azur (Lonely Planet Country & Regional Guides) -  Offers coverage of wine tourism and cooking schools, and resources for people looking to rent a villa and tips to make the best of a villa-holiday. Pitched at the short stay traveller, this title helps you find the best activities for each destination - live it like a local. Published Jan 10

Provence and Cote d'Azur, Footprint - Provence and the Cote d'Azur is blessed with an interesting history, tempered by a mix of cultural influences. The Camargue's pink flamingos give way to bustling Marseilles, France's second city. The Luberon's chestnut forests and lavender fields undulate down to the seaside towns and sandy beaches of the Alpes-Maritimes. From glamorous Nice to the smaller coastal towns, all synonymous with art, exuberance and untouched beauty: visit Picasso's museum and former home in Antibes, star-spot at the Cannes Film Festival or kayak the Caribbean-blue bays that surround the fishing village of Cassis. Including ideas for great days out, locals recommendations and travel tips to avoid the crowds and save money. Published May 10

AA Essential French Riviera - This fantastic guide to the French Riviera contains helpful advice for planning your trip with information about when to go, getting there, being there and getting around. There are website addresses and practical information throughout. The best things to see and do plus the unmissable ten best things to do and all other recommended sights are cross-referenced with grid locations so you can pinpoint them on the mapping. Published Feb 11

Provence Tourist Guide (Michelin Green Guides) Published March 10

French Riviera Tourist Green Guide (Michelin Green Guides) Published March 10

ISBN: 9781906261801 - Tourist Guide French Riviera

Provence (Cadogan Guide Provence) - Provence is France's Eden. The region has always enticed seekers of culture, beauty and inspiration. This guide offers an inside view of Provencal life--revealing hidden monuments and castles, spectacular scenery, and with special features on local wine and markets. Published March 09

Cote D'Azur (Cadogan Guides) - This title presents dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation. It features new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; and, clear, newly designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use. This is the only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. This title includes extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour. Published April 09

Frommer's Provence and the Riviera Day by Day - At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything - in the smartest, most time-efficient way. * The best of Provence & the Riviera in three days, one week, or two weeks * Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste * Walking tours of the region's best-loved towns * Hundreds of evocative color photos * Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place * Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets * A tear-resistant foldout map - enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs. Published March 11

Frommer's Provence and Cote D'Azur with your Family - At last, a travel guide for families that tells you how it reallyis. See the best of everything, with expert advice from mums and dads that will give you the confidence to organise a fun and inspired trip. With Your Family has the inside knowledge for trouble–free breaks, full of memories to last a lifetime. Published Jan 11

Provence and the Cote D'Azur (National Geographic Traveller Provence & the Cote D'Azur) - This new volume in the award-winning National Geographic Traveler series takes you to the best of glorious Provence, from its Roman ruins and medieval hill towns to the glamorous Cote d'Azur. This lavishly illustrated new guide helps you discover the best of Provence, the beautiful muse of writers, artists, and filmmakers. Guided through its magical landscapes - fields of red popples, fragrant lavender, olive trees, and sunflowers - you will explore its charming towns and cities, Avignon and Marseille among them, as well as such lesser-known delights as medieval abbeys, storybook castles, and Roman monuments. Published May 08

ISBN: 9780792295426 - Provence and the Cote D'Azur

Provence and the Cote D'Azur (Time Out South of France) - One of the most romanticised and written-about regions of Europe, the "South of France" brings together history, ancient and modern, stunning scenery, the unparalleled elegance of Cannes and St Tropez, and the raw, energetic pulse of Marseille. There are remote villages, forgotten churches and vast cloudless skies; there are legendary restaurants and blue-chip casinos; there are vibrant quaysides and backstreet city bars; and no one can take you closer to the action than "Time Out's" team of expert resident writers. Published Jan 06. Limited availability.

 

Provence and French Riviera Berlitz Motoring Map - These Motoring Maps give first time drivers and seasoned motorists alike the added confidence to drive in France. They are fully indexed with clear, detailed mapping and include distance indicators. Quick-reference, look-up panels include essential travel information from driving regulations and emergency telephone numbers to key French phrases. Published May 07

ISBN: 9789812680709 - Provence and French Riviera Berlitz Motoring Map

French Riviera Berlitz Pocket Guide  - packed with all the information you need to get the most out of your visit. From the glamorous resorts of St-Tropez, Nice and Cannes, to the lesser know areas of Eze, this guide covers it all. Colour-coded sections help to navigate around the book quickly and the eating out section will whet your appetite with details of the local cuisine - plus a quick menu decoder. Published June 09

ISBN: 9789812686213 - French Riviera Berlitz Pocket Guide

Provence Alpes (Michelin Regional Maps) Published March 08

ISBN: 9782067135352 - Michelin Map Provence-Alps-French Riviera, France

Provence and French Riviera (AA Touring Map France) - This fully updated touring map from the AA and IGN, France's Official Mapping Agency, is all you need for motoring through Provence and the French Riviera. It is presented in a slimline format with durable plastic cover, with an extra large scale and fully updated speed camera sites. The map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. Published March 11

ISBN: 9780749551414 - Provence and French Riviera

Provence and the Cote D'Azur (Globetrotter Travel Pack) - The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Provence and the Cote d'Azur has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. Published June 08

Cannes, Monaco and Cote D'Azur (Popout Map) Published June 07

Provence, Camargue ZOOM map 113 (Michelin Zoom Maps). Published April 10

 

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