Insight Guides Provence and the French Riviera (Travel Guide eBook)


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With its fabulous artistic heritage, glorious light, glitzy resorts and mouth-watering food, it's little wonder that the Provence-French Riviera region is the second most-visited in France after Paris. And Marseille, the rejuvenated 2013 European Capital of Culture, can now claim to be one of the Mediterranean's most vibrant cities. Be inspired by this thoroughly updated edition of Insight Guide Provence and the French Riviera, a detailed full-colour guide to this glamorous region. Inside Insight Guide Provence and the French Riviera: A thoroughly overhauled edition by our expert authors. Stunning photography brings this stunning region and its people to life. Highlights of the region's top attractions, such as stunning perched villages, arty Avignon and the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole region from rejuvenated Marseille to glitzy St-Tropez. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




Insight Guides: Provence & the French Riviera


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With its fabulous artistic heritage, glorious light, glitzy resorts and mouth-watering food, it's little wonder that the Provence-French Riviera region is the second most-visited in France after Paris. And Marseille, the rejuvenated 2013 European Capital of Culture, can now claim to be one of the Mediterranean's most vibrant cities. Be inspired by the new, extended edition of Insight Guide Provence and the French Riviera, a detailed full-colour guide to this glamorous region. Insight Guides' unrivalled coverage of history and culture provides an essential introduction to what makes the south of France unique, including its wealth of artistic treasures and enchanting Provenal cuisine. Consult the Best of Provence and French Riviera selection for an at-a-glance guide to the region's most evocative attractions, such as the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard and myriad of bountiful markets, and the editor's choice of recommendations for the best art galleries and perched villages, and much more. Descriptive accounts of where to go in the Provence and Riviera region, from glamorous Cannes and Monaco to the desolate beauty of the Camargue, are enhanced by beautiful photographs, while all major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps. The travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, plus our selection of the best hotels.




French Riviera/Provence


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For the traveller who needs fully detailed maps, this series sets new standards in modern road cartography.




Insight Guides Pocket French Riviera (Travel Guide eBook)


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Ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in the French Riviera, from top attractions like Fondation Maeght, to hidden gems, including Domaine du Rosaire. - Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring the French Riviera - Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Vieux Nice, Cannes and Monaco and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions - Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture - Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around - Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




Insight Guide French Riviera


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"Insight Guides", the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with "Discovery Channel", the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, "Insight Guides" capture the unique character of each culture with an Insider's perspective. Inside every "Insight Guide" you'll find: - Evocative, full-color photography on every page - Cross-referenced, full-color maps throughout - A brief introduction including a historical timeline - Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people - Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing - Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest - A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children




Provence & the Côte d'Azur


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The classic series provides the complete picture through expert and informative text and remarkable photography. Each book is an inspiring background read, serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and can be kept as a superb, visual souvenir of a visit.




Insight Guides: Explore Nice & the French Riviera


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From the Belle poque sweep of Nice's promenade des Anglais to Romanesque cathedrals and medieval hill villages, the French Riviera offers an intriguing mix of the grandiose and the intimate along with a variety of architecture. Explore Nice and the French Riviera is part of a new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Nice and its famous food market, Monaco's grand casino, the exquisite perched villages of ze and Roquebrune, myriad modern art museums as well as the best spots for people- and yacht-watching. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to the Riviera's Provenal cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the region's famous festival scene. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the essence and the much-painted light of the Riviera.




INSIGHT GUIDES


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Nice and French Riviera - Insight Explore Guides


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Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook.· Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Nice and the French Riviera· Enjoy 14 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Nice and its famous food market, to glitzy Monaco and the exquisite perched villages of Èze and Roquebrune· Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options· Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area· Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems· Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films · Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Explore Guides come with a free eBook· Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Venice and the Veneto


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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice and the Veneto takes you by the hand, leading you straight to the best attractions the region has to offer. DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best of Venice and the Veneto, whether you want to take in the dramatic architecture of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, see the artistic masterpieces of Giotto, Donatello and Mantegna, or explore the beautiful countryside. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice and the Veneto. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Venice and the Veneto truly shows you this city as no one else can.