Author(s): Rick Steves; Steve Smith

Guides

Stroll breathtaking coastlines, explore Roman ruins, and soak up the sun: with Rick Steves on your side, Provence and the French Riviera can be yours

Inside Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Provence and the Riviera
• Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the Pont du Gard aqueduct and impressionist masterpieces, to warm stone villages and cozy wineries
• How to connect with local culture Relax at a waterfront caf , dive into a bowl of bouillabaisse, and watch fishermen sail back to the harbor
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over a glass of Proven al wine
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
• Detailed maps for exploring on the go
• Useful resources including a packing list, a French phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
• Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on Arles, Avignon, Orange and the C tes du Rh ne, Nice, Monaco, Antibes, the Inland Riviera, and more

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