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Overview
Few places seduce the senses like Provence, with its sun-flooded landscapes and glittering night skies, its simple cuisine and outstanding wines, and its silvery olive groves, fields of lavender and sunflowers and fierce mistral. Dramatic ruins conjure up scenes of the decadent Roman decline that took place here, while the luminous paintings produced for the worldly papal court in turn inspired the revolutionary work of Van Gogh, Cezanne and Picasso. Cadogan's updated and comprehensive guide takes you beyond the holiday homes, trinket shops and traffic jams to the region's wildest mountains and stretches of coast, its glorious villages perches, and its most vibrant cities and markets.Synopsis
France is the world's most popular tourist destination and Provence is France's Eden. The region has always enticed seekers of culture, beauty and inspiration. Written by French experts, who have returned to live in the South, Cadogan's guide offers an inside view of Provencal life, revealing hidden monuments and castles, spectacular countryside and snow-peaked Alps. It explore both metropolitan and rural Provence, from the old markets in the hillside towns to the larger communities and cities. Includes sections on local food and wine, culture and music, history and outdoor activities.
Book Details
Published
August 1, 2004
Publisher
Cadogan Guides
Pages
344
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781860111754