Cadogan Guide: Cote d'Azur

Europe's favorite fantasy escape is explored in depth in the 5th edition of this authoritative, entertaining guide, giving a fresh view of the legendary hot-spots and revealing the hidden charms of the hinterland. Whether travelers want to swan around Brigette Bardot's former haunts in St Tropez, explore Monaco's glittering nightlife and smell the money in Monte-Carlo's glamorous casinos, Cadogan picks out the most stylish places in which to pose. But it's not all glitz and gold; the Cote d'Azur encompasses three mountain regions tumbling down to the sea and fragrant plains producing flowers, wine and herbs. And for those readers intoxicated by the work of Renoir and Matisse, follow an art trail along the coast whose light has inspired artists for the last two centuries.

Europe's favorite fantasy escape is explored in depth in the 5th edition of this authoritative, entertaining guide, giving a fresh view of the legendary hot-spots and revealing the hidden charms of the hinterland. Whether travelers want to swan around Brigette Bardot's former haunts in St Tropez, explore Monaco's glittering nightlife and smell the money in Monte-Carlo's glamorous casinos, Cadogan picks out the most stylish places in which to pose. But it's not all glitz and gold; the Cote d'Azur encompasses three mountain regions tumbling down to the sea and fragrant plains producing flowers, wine and herbs. And for those readers intoxicated by the work of Renoir and Matisse, follow an art trail along the coast whose light has inspired artists for the last two centuries.

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over thirty books for Cadogan, including several in the France series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.