The Best Provence Travel Guide Books of All Time

Keith and Val Van Sickle are long-time residents of Provence, splitting their time between California and the charming village of St-Rémy-de-Provence. In this unique guidebook, Keith shares their favorite things to see and do, both the well-known and the insider secrets. An Insider’s Guide to Provence is designed as a companion to traditional guides like those from Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, and others. It takes a deeper look and offers a different perspective than a general guidebook.

In this book you’ll find:Coverage of Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Avignon, the Luberon Valley, Nîmes, St-Rémy-de-Provence, and more, with a special focus on the area around St-Rémy.A suggested one-week travel itinerary, plus a list of Keith and Val’s ten favorite things to do in Provence.Restaurants with fabulous food, plusKeith’s don’t-miss local specialties. If you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-intolerant, you’ll find tips on how to find the foods that work for you.Wineries with excellent wines, friendly tasting rooms, and English-speaking staff—even one that makes wine the way the Romans did!A list of Provence’s tempting outdoor markets, by town and by day of the week.The best Roman and pre-Roman ruins, including some that most visitors don’t know about.How to explore Provence’s rich Jewish history, as the region was once the center of Jewish life in France.Hiking trails with magnificent views, biking routes that everyone can enjoy, plus hidden picnic spots in the beautiful countryside.Hundreds of links to useful websites and maps so you can find your way around.Advice on daily living, such as how to negotiate French toll roads and pharmacies.Insights into local culture (how many kisses to give someone), fascinating local history (the town that banned UFOs), and funny local expressions.Provençal traditions like the annual transhumance, when thousands of sheep march through town. Or the festival of St-Eloi, where horses stroll about with flowers in their manes. And if you want to see young men in tight white pants, don’t miss course camarguaise! If you are looking for a guidebook like no other, An Insider’s Guide to Provence will help you make the most of this glorious corner of France.

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Provence and the French Riviera. Stroll breathtaking coastlines, explore Roman ruins, and soak up some sun in the South of France!

Inside Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera you'll find:Fully updated, 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 café, 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 Provençal wine Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete coverage of Arles, Avignon, the Côtes du Rhône, the Luberon, Marseille, Nice, Monaco, Antibes, the Inland Riviera, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera. Exploring more? Try Rick Steves France for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.

Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Cote d'Azur is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Party in St-Tropez, explore Nice’s old town, and hike Mont Ventoux; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Provence & the Cote d'Azur and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Cote d'Azur Travel Guide:. Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak.

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Provence & the Cote d'Azur’s best experiences and where to have them. What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas. NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation. Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids. Colour maps and images throughout. Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics. Over 40 maps. Covers Cote d'Azur, Monaco, Bouches-du-Rhone, Marseille, the Camargue, Vaucluse, the Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Cote d'Azur, our most comprehensive guide to Provence & the Cote d'Azur, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s France for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia).