Frommer′s Provence & the Riviera Day by Day features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you. Our author, a longtime resident of France, hits all the highlights, from riding the white horses of the Camargue to visiting ancient Roman sites, like the Roman Arena in Nîmes. She′s checked out all the region′s best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You′ll also get special interest tours focusing on food and wine, art and architecture, families, and gardens; regional driving tours take in the vineyards, lavender fields, and the coastline from Marseilles to Cassis; an outdoors section recommends the best bike rides, hikes, golfing, and horseback riding; accurate neighborhood maps; and in–depth tours of charmings towns and villages such as Arles, Aix–en–Provence, and St. Tropez. Frommer′s Provence & the Riviera Day by Day also includes a color fold–out map.
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At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time–efficient way. The best of Provence & the Riviera in three days, one week, or two weeks Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste Walking tours of the region′s best–loved towns Hundreds of evocative color photos Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets A tear–resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
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British born Anna Brooke has spent the last 10 years of her life in France juggling between travel writing ( MTV France, Paris Day by Day, Paris Free & Dirt Cheap, Paris & Disneyland with Your Kids, France Day by Day, Time Out, Sunday Times Travel, Financial Times magazine); acting in cabarets, shorts, ads, and the occasional French feature; and singing electro pop music for her band MONKEY ANNA (www.myspace.com/musicmonkeyanna). She is currently writing the first album. Contact Anna at annaebrooke@yahoo.fr.
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I now have 6 of these travel books, of all the places i want to go.
I have not had many travel books, but these are amazing.
Clearly lists all local places of interest, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions etc that most people would probably never find or go too.
The book is quite slim compared to others i have had, but very well laid out, very bright and colourful, lots of pictures.
The pages are smooth too, and me and my partner have had a great time reading through it place by place and each picking out places we wish to go.
It will be the 1st thing i pack in my suitcase when we finally take off.
Highly recommended.
I have not had many travel books, but these are amazing.
Clearly lists all local places of interest, hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions etc that most people would probably never find or go too.
The book is quite slim compared to others i have had, but very well laid out, very bright and colourful, lots of pictures.
The pages are smooth too, and me and my partner have had a great time reading through it place by place and each picking out places we wish to go.
It will be the 1st thing i pack in my suitcase when we finally take off.
Highly recommended.
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By Brett H
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Frommer's Day by Day guide to Provence and the Riviera follows the pattern of other books in this series. As is traditional with this sort of guide, it starts off with a `Must See' section, in this case 20 favourite moments. This book covers a large area - nearly 200 miles of coastline - so helpfully strategies for covering the region are next.
Realistically there is no attempt to suggest an itinerary for covering Provence in a day, and the suggested itineraries are for three days (still somewhat ambitious!), one week and two weeks. There are about 50 pages on special interest tours such as Provence for Art Lovers, for Kids and for Golfers. Then detailed consideration of the ten major towns in the region. These sections highlight the most interesting sites for the tourist to visit and then the traditional recommendations as to eating and accommodation. Finally we have a fairly eclectic section which gives general tourist advice including, amongst other things, getting there, getting around and some basic French words.
Considering the pocket book size of this guide I thought it made a very reasonable attempt to cover what a tourist is going to need in this region. The only thing which is not adequately covered is the mapping since none of the maps at the front, within the text, or the pull out guide at the end was on an adequate scale for the traveller, so most will find they need to buy a bigger map.
Realistically there is no attempt to suggest an itinerary for covering Provence in a day, and the suggested itineraries are for three days (still somewhat ambitious!), one week and two weeks. There are about 50 pages on special interest tours such as Provence for Art Lovers, for Kids and for Golfers. Then detailed consideration of the ten major towns in the region. These sections highlight the most interesting sites for the tourist to visit and then the traditional recommendations as to eating and accommodation. Finally we have a fairly eclectic section which gives general tourist advice including, amongst other things, getting there, getting around and some basic French words.
Considering the pocket book size of this guide I thought it made a very reasonable attempt to cover what a tourist is going to need in this region. The only thing which is not adequately covered is the mapping since none of the maps at the front, within the text, or the pull out guide at the end was on an adequate scale for the traveller, so most will find they need to buy a bigger map.
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By M. C. Cresswell
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What's different about this guidebook is that it doesn't go town-by-town, rather it looks at the Provence region as a whole, stretching from Marseille in the west to Monaco in the east, and groups things by theme. So instead of what to do in Aix-en-Provence, you get the best places to eat in any number of areas, and it leaves it to you to sort out your itinerary. This is probably going to be most useful if you have the time, and the resources, to piece together a decent length trip, but if you're there for a short week as we were it nevertheless gives you a distinct flavour for the region and some handy tips for the part of it you are in (we were in Marseille and Aix and it served us well in both). Themes covered include: art, kids, food and, erm, golfing. It does also include a town-by-town highlights, so if you're looking for something a little more traditional it should tell you what you need to know. Includes a separate pullout map which folds away in a neat pocket in the rear cover. Great stuff!
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Another excellent guide from Frommers
I have read and reviewed a large amount of these Frommers travel guides and I would not travel to a new place without one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss
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Small enough to take with you.
I'm a big fan of Frommer's guide books, but they are often weighty tomes that are just a little too big to actually take with you. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nick Flynn
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A perfect planning and travelling companion for Provence and the...
This Frommers guide is small enough not to fit in your hand luggage but big enough to contain a lot of information about Provence and the Riviera. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. P. HAIGH
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Good value - if you like the Day by Day format!
Frommer's guides are usually very informative and good value - and this guide to Provence and the Riviera is no exception. Read more
Published 9 months ago by James B. Spink
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Perfect for planning a short trip.
I was instantly impressed by how compact and slimline this book is in comparison with other city guides I have previously read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Flickering Ember
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Useful guide for planning a trip but not my best Frommer's guide
Previously I've only see the Frommer's "day-by-day" series for cities yet in this book a much bigger region is covered. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Darren Simons
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Pocket or handbag sized providing great introduction
I love guide books and browsing through them before, during and after a holiday. This is an excellent addition to my Provence selection. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Arkgirl
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Pocket guide to south of France
This guide is the less bulkier version in the 'day by day' series, making it far more portable and lightweight. Read more
Published 11 months ago by roses
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A Very Handy Guide
Anyone familiar with the Frommer's range of travel books will be more than pleased that they have extended their range of Day By Day books to Provence and the Riviera. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. N. Bullock
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Great guide to the Riviera
This is my third Frommer's guide - I already have the New York City and Japan titles. Whilst these were great books, the "Provence and the Riviera" title is certainly my favourite. Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. Bradshaw
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