Synopses & Reviews
France is the world's most popular tourist destination and Provence is France's Eden. The region has always enticed seekers of culture, beauty and inspiration. Written by French experts, who have returned to live in the South, Cadogan's guide offers an inside view of Provencal life, revealing hidden monuments and castles, spectacular countryside and snow-peaked Alps. It explore both metropolitan and rural Provence, from the old markets in the hillside towns to the larger communities and cities. Includes sections on local food and wine, culture and music, history and outdoor activities.
About the Author
Dana Facaros and
Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 30 books for Cadogan, including 20 in the Italy series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.
Table of Contents
1) Photo Essay 2) Intro 3) History4) Art and Architecture 5) Topics 6) Food and Drink 7) Down the Rhone: Orange to Tarascon 8) Down the Rhone: Alpilles, Crau and Camargue 9) Marseille and Metropolitan Provence 10) Northern Provence: the Vaucluse 11) The Provencal Alps 12) Beaches on the Cote d'Azur 13) Glossary 14) Chronology 15) Language 16) Further Reading 17) Index 18) Touring Map Section