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 and 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 and 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 and 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, Provence's iconic lavender fields, and Palais Princier de Monaco.
• Special features on spending a weekend in St-Tropez, inhaling the Grasse perfumes, and 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 and 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 and Monaco, The Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, The Vaucluse and 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 and the Côte d'Azur.