內容簡介
A brand new and up-to-date edition featuring inspiringfull-colour photography that captures the beauty and glamour of theFrench Riviera, alongside comprehensive coverage of the entireregion, from Hyeres and the Massif des Maures to the mountainousBorder Country. A brand new 'Best of' feature highlights the topattractions not to be missed and provides the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, such as where to find thebest architecture, hill-top villages and gardens. So whether youwant to experience the glamour of St-Tropez or simply strollthrough a Provencal market, this guide will ensure you make themost of your stay. Dedicated restaurant listings can be locatedafter the exploration of each area and include full contact detailsand an indication of price range and local specialities. Afully-indexed touring map highlights eight of the best drivesspecially designed to ensure you see the best of the region, itschic resorts, remote villages and stunning scenery. Each tour istimed and clearly marked on the map for ease of use so you can pickthe route that suits you best. Intriguing history and featuresections explore the region's people, culture and decisive dates,in lively essays written by local experts, to help you truly get tothe heart of this fascinating region. The 'Travel Tips' listingssection provides an invaluable point of reference coveringtransport, accommodation, nightlife, shopping, health, money,language and much more. The guide is durable and highly portable,making it an ideal companion for your trip and also a wonderfulsouvenir.
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Introduction: The Best of the French RivierA A Trick of theLight. History: From Caves to Cistercians
Shaping the CoaSt PoSt War Boom
Decisive Dates. Features: In Words and Pictures
Taste of the Coast. Places: Introduction
Hyeres and the Massif des Maures
St Tropez and its PeninsulA St Raphael, Frejus and the ArgensValley
Cannes
Antibes and the Plateau de Valbonne
Grasse and the Loup Valley
Cagnes, Vence and the Var Valley
Nice
Cap Ferrat and the Golden Triangle
Monaco
Menton
The Perched Villages
Border Country. Insight On.: The Riviera on Canvas
The Cult of Celebrity
Tropical Gardens
Fantasy Land. Information Panels: Roman Remains
The Blue Train
Brigitte Bardot
The Cannes Film Festival
Picasso Country
Renoir at Les Collettes
The Fondation Maeght
Matisse in Nice
Menton's Gardens
Vallee des Merveilles. Travel Tips: Transport
Accomodation
Activities
A Z
Language
Further Reading. Maps: Western Riviera inside front cover
French RivierA Hyeres and the Massif des Maures
St Tropez
St Tropez PeninsulA St Raphael, Frejus and the Argens Valley
Cannes
Beyond Cannes
Antibes PeninsulA Nice
The Corniches
Monaco
Menton
Perched Villages an Border Country
Eastern Riviera inside back cover.