Reise-Taschenbuch Provence

About the Book

The color purple and the scent of lavender, top-quality wines, culinary delights, and the light of the South attract not only many artists to Provence. But where can one enjoy the Mediterranean way of life of the Provençals away from the beaten paths? Where can you immerse yourself in the fascinating Mediterranean nature of Provence? The author suggests hikes in the Alpilles or through the Gorges du Verdon, or along the rocky inlets of the Calanques in the coastal national park near Marseille. You can explore the cities of Avignon, Arles, or Nîmes on walks following in the footsteps of painters or, with the help of long-time residents of Marseille, peek behind the facades of an old town district. Prefer classical history? Nowhere in France is Rome as present as here, and many of the best-preserved ancient sites are still in use today, such as the ancient theaters of Avignon and Orange or the arena of Arles. You will enjoy cozy accommodations in small hotels or Chambres d'hôtes, feeling like you’re staying with friends, and in restaurants and markets, you will discover the Mediterranean cuisine of southern France through olive oil or wine tastings. Take a journey through time in the narrow streets of the hilltop villages of the Luberon or while admiring Romanesque churches and monasteries. Just follow the tours and favorite spots of Muriel Brunswig.

And this is how you will experience Provence with the DuMont Travel Guide:

Personal and authentic: We value honest experiences, closeness, and presence. Clear organization into individual regions with their towns and landscapes. The tours: Just set off, take new paths. Actively immerse yourself in nature and culture. Enjoyable immersion-and-experience pages before each chapter. The favorite spots: great for surprising discoveries. The addresses: radically subjective selection, sometimes stylish, sometimes ecological, always individual and personal. The magazine: a varied travel essay. It also addresses critical topics.