Provence & the Cote d'Azur

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Provence & the Côte d'Azur.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sipping delicious red wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape to searching for dolphins on a 16th-century sailing boat in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to wandering the World Heritage listed streets of Nice.

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

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Provence & the Côte d'Azur and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Frank Gehry’s striking LUMA Arles; Prevence’s iconic lavender fields; and Palais Princier de Monaco
• Special features on spending a weekend in St-Tropez, inhaling the Grasse perfumes, discovering little-known ski resorts
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Provence & Côte d'Azur culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• 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 Côte d'Azur.