Provence & the Cote d'Azur

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Provence & the Cote d'Azur.

Discover Provence & the Cote d'Azur's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from relaxing into yachting life in the Golfe de St-Tropez; to sinking into cafe culture at one of the many outdoor terraces in Aix-en-Provence; and eating your way through Saigon, a laid-back village with a generous share of top restaurants.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Provence & the Cote d'Azur travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Provence & the Cote d'Azur effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Provence
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Îles de Lérins, to Route Napoléon, and Gorges du Verdon
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Provence & the Cote d'Azur culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Côte d'Azur & Monaco, The Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, The Vaucluse & Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Provence & the Cote d'Azur.