Frommer's Provence and the Riviera [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 2003 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 96)

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Come along with Frommer's, and we'll help you discover the best of Provence: fabulous regional cuisine, Roman baths, Gothic cathedrals, vineyards, the landscapes of Van Gogh, and much more. We've combined the rustic pleasures and rich artistic heritage of Provence with the glamour of the Riviera, from the beaches of St-Tropez to the Cannes Film Festival.

With Frommer's in hand, you'll discover wonderful places to stay in all price ranges, charming small towns off the beaten track, the very best regional dining, amazing musems and historic treasures, antique shops, and the hottest nightlife on the Riviera. No matter what your budget, Frommer's makes it easy to explore this sunny corner of France, with accurate maps, suggested itineraries, a handy glossary of French phrases, and all the practical tips you need.

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“…you can trust this book to explain every aspect of managing your money while touring, along with up-to-date price lists and ratings for every entry…” (Everything France, December 03)

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Personal recommendations on the most dramatic countryside drives and the most romantic getaways.
• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 4 edition (November 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764538241
• ISBN-13: 978-0764538247
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,540,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive, March 1, 2001

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This review is from: Frommer's Provence and the Riviera (Frommer's Provence and the Riviera, 2nd Ed) (Paperback)

I borrowed the first edition from the library and I found that the book gave good itinerary suggestions as well as a good background on the area. Also, it doesn't limit itself to Provence and the Riviera; instead, it has a whole chapter on the Roussillon, which is another beautiful region of the South of France. I am buying this updated edition with much confidence.

8 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally! the ultimate guide to the Provence, October 12, 2000

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This review is from: Frommer's Provence and the Riviera (Frommer's Provence and the Riviera, 2nd Ed) (Paperback)

A must read if you want to go to the south of france

Very very interesting guide