Lonely Planet Provence & the Cote d'Azur

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Provence & the Côte d'Azur. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sipping delicious red wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape to searching for dolphins on a 16th-century sailing boat in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to wandering the World Heritage listed streets of Nice.

This classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips. Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Provence & the Côte d'Azur and connect experiences together with ease, it helps you create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Frank Gehry's striking LUMA Arles, Provence's iconic lavender fields, and Palais Princier de Monaco, plus special features on spending a weekend in St-Tropez, inhaling the Grasse perfumes, and discovering little-known ski resorts.

Packed with expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more, this guide includes an essential information toolkit with tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, accessibility, and responsible travel. Connect with Provence & Côte d'Azur culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions, accompanied by inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps. Covers Côte d'Azur & Monaco, The Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, The Vaucluse & Luberon, and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.