By Jamie Ivey

By Jon Bryant

By Moon Travel Guides

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From sweet-smelling lavender fields and beachside restaurants to artists' enclaves, vast pine forests, and architectural gems: Experience the South of France with Moon Provence & the French Riviera. Inside you'll find:

Flexible itineraries for exploring Provence and the French Riviera at your own pace, including the best of the region in 14 days, 3 days in Avignon, and more
Strategic advice for art lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families
The top sights and unique experiences: Marvel at the seas of lavender fields in full bloom in Haute Provence, stroll through a market of fresh produce and artisan-made goods, or explore Avignon's Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in the world. Enjoy wine tasting in the Northern Vaucluse, explore Verdon Gorge via kayak, or live out your James Bond fantasies at Casino de Monte-Carlo.
The best local flavors: Sip rosé where the wine was first created, try cured wild boar saucisson or a hearty bowl of daube de boeuf, and sample truffle cheeses
Expert insight from locals Jamie Ivey and Jon Bryant on where to eat, sleep, and discover the true spirit of the South of France
Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
Focused coverage of Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles and the Var Coast, Nice and Antibes, Les Alpilles and the Arles, Avignon and the Vaucluse, and more
Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, history, government, and culture
Handy tools including a French phrasebook, customs and conduct, and information for LGBTQ, solo, and senior travelers, as well as families and travelers with disabilities

With Moon’s practical tips and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the very best of Provence & the French Riviera.

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On Sale: Jan 21, 2025
Page Count: 416 pages
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN-13: 9798886470512

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Jamie Ivey

About the Author

Jamie Ivey is the author of four award-winning travel books about life in the South of France. His books have been published globally, including American, Chinese, Dutch and Polish editions. He has also written the Luberon section of the Time Out Guide to the South of France. He has been featured frequently in the UK national press including The Times, the Daily Mail andthe Daily Express. He is also frequently featured in French focused magazines.

Writer and journalist Jon Bryant lives in the south of France with his wife, the writer Ruby Soames, and their two children. Jon has traveled and written about Burma, Egypt, Sri Lanka, China, Australia, Germany, Portugal and Norway but he specializes in France, Spain, and the Mediterranean, where he has been based since 2003.

Passionate about writing, antiquing, art, cycling, and of course the French Riviera, Jon likes to nurture his curiosity by exploring hidden villages and pathways on his travels. He has written for the Daily Telegraph, The Observer, The Times, and The Independent, mainly about arts, culture, curious places and travel around the Mediterranean. He also covers the south of France for The Guardian and has written for numerous French magazines.

Writer and journalist Jon Bryant lives in the south of France with his wife, the writer Ruby Soames, and their two children. Jon has traveled and written about Burma, Egypt, Sri Lanka, China, Australia, Germany, Portugal and Norway but he specializes in France, Spain, and the Mediterranean, where he has been based since 2003.

Passionate about writing, antiquing, art, cycling, and of course the French Riviera, Jon likes to nurture his curiosity by exploring hidden villages and pathways on his travels. He has written for the Daily Telegraph, The Observer, The Times, and The Independent, mainly about arts, culture, curious places and travel around the Mediterranean. He also covers the south of France for The Guardian and has written for numerous French magazines.

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