Fodor's Provence & the French Riviera

Whether you want to explore the charming villages of Provence, mingle with the rich and famous in Cannes, or lounge on the beach in Nice, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Provence and the French Riviera are here to help! Fodor’s Provence & the French Riviera guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.






This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.





Fodor’s Provence & the French Riviera includes:





AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do


MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time


MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently


COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!


UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more


PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink in Provence and the French Riviera,” “The Best Villages in Provence,” and “The Best Beaches in the French Riviera”


TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money


SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Lavender Route,” “Provence Wine,” and “Famous Provence Artists”


HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more


LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems


FRENCH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases


COVERS: Arles, the Camargue, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles, St-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Antibes, St-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco, and more





Planning on visiting the rest of France? Check out Fodor’s Essential France and Fodor’s Paris.





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*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.