National Geographic Traveler: Provence and the Cote d'Azur, 3rd Edition by Barba

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The National Geographic Traveller series is in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel, providing insider tips and expert advice for a more authentic, cultural experience.

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The National Geographic Traveler series is in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel, providing insider tips and expert advice for a more authentic, cultural experience. These guides serve discerning, curious travelers and supply information and interpretation not available online.Discover the best of Provence and explore its charming towns and cities, medieval abbeys, storybook castles, and Roman monuments. Follow this guided tour through its magical landscapes-fields of red poppies, fragrant lavender, olive trees, and sunflowers. The tour begins in Avignon, famed for its Palais des Papes, and moves into the surrounding countryside, including Orange and its Roman-era coliseum, and the charming hill towns of Gordes, Roussillon, and Bonnieux. On to the Bouches du Rhone, featuring Arles, van Gogh's old haunt; Les Baux and its troubadour-era remains; the Camargue, the marshy land of Proven al cowboys and flamingoes; and chic and elegant Aix-en-Provence. After exploring revitalized Marseille, with its new museum, you are introduced to the Var, with its Mediterranean paradises of St. Tropez, Antibes, and the resort islands of Hy res, Porquerolles, and Port-Cros. Farther east awaits the fabled French Riviera, including the glittering towns of St. Tropez, Cannes, Nice, regal Monaco, and Menton, with its new Jean Cocteau museum. Finally, you discover Provence's more rugged side in Haute Provence, domain of the Gorges du Verdon.Favorites include driving and walking tours (a drive through Var's wine region and walks in Old Aix and Old Nice); detailed features on history, culture, and contemporary life; and 3-D illustrations. The guide also includes an in-depth chapter on Provence's history and culture, and a detailed section of practical information, including how to get around Provence, an extensive listing of handpicked hotels and restaurants, and select activities and entertainment options.Among the new features added to this completely updated and revised edition are a helpful "charting your trip" section, which helps you plan your week or two-week trip; experiential sidebars that show you how to delve into the authentic side of Provence, including staying in a bastide; the ins-and-outs of shopping at local markets; wine-tasting at Chateauneuf-du-Pape; and insider tips from local and National Geographic experts.

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3rd edition. With features on history, culture and contemporary life.

Author Biography

BARBARA A. NOE is the senior editor of National Geographic Travel Books. After studying political science at the Universite de Bordeaux, France, and earning bachelor's degrees in French and international relations at the University of California, Davis, she went on to travel throughout France to her heart's content. Settling down long enough to earn a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she then began her career with the National Geographic Society. Having visited France many times since, her favorite region remains Provence.

Details ISBN1426215479 Author Gerard Sioen Short Title NATL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER PROVE Pages 240 Publisher National Geographic Society Language English Photographer Gerard Sioen ISBN-10 1426215479 ISBN-13 9781426215476 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2016 Edition 3rd Imprint National Geographic Society Subtitle Provence and the Cote D'azur Place of Publication Hanover, PA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 914.49048412 Series National Geographic Traveler Provence & the Cote D'Azur UK Release Date 2016-03-24 AU Release Date 2016-02-02 NZ Release Date 2016-02-02 US Release Date 2016-02-02 Publication Date 2016-02-02 Audience General We've got this

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