Synopses & Reviews
Discover Provence & The Cote d'AzurSniff out fungus worth its weight in gold with a truffle dog in Avignon's forests.
Learn how to choose the sweetest Cavaillon melon from the lively morning market.
Fill your lungs cycling through lavender fields from Buoux to Saignon.
Exfoliate like the stars with a diamond-dust massage in Monaco.
In This Guide
Two long-term, France-based authors, more than 1200 hours of on-the-road research, 63 detailed maps.
Get active with extensive outdoor coverage from bird-watching to donkey rambling.
Bursting with local interviews and brimming with insights on Provencal culture.
You asked for it, we researched it - more of the region's best painting, cooking and French-language courses.
Review
'Lonely Planet for honesty, history, irreverence and budget.' --Esquire
Synopsis
Nobody knows Provence and the Cote d'Azur like Lonely Planet. From the snazziest waterfront hotel to the tastiest local markets to the most picturesque drive along the Mediterranean, we give you everything you need for a memorable trip.
In This Guide:
Tailor-Make the perfect trip with our hand-picked recommendations and inspiring itineraries
Immerse Yourself: local tips and insights get you to the heart of the region
Detailed maps and driving tours make independent exploration easy