- Paperback: 344 pages
- Publisher: Cadogan Guides; Fifth edition (March 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1860114091
- ISBN-13: 978-1860114090
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 358 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,142,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'Information is universally accurate and comprehensive... these guides are beautifully produced and a delight to read and own" - The Times"
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This title explores vibrant Avignon and tranquil St Remy-de-Provence; discovers the Roman ruins of Arles and the graceful culture of Aix-en-Provence; tries bouillabaisse in Marseille; and tours vineyards and fragrant lavender fields.It features dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; and clear, newly-designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use.The only guides with full-colour touring maps of the whole region. The title offers extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour. It features Top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat.
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"Been there" Style Instills Confidence and Excitement, Sep 6 2000
By Jim Schuessler - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cadogan Provence (Paperback)
In planning a trip for my wife and I to Provence, I bought several guide books for assistance. This one stood out. The authors have clearly walked the paths, stayed in the lodgings and eaten at many of the resturants they write about. Since they were bound to cover the entire area, it seemed I could tell when they had not actually been there, but these parts were few. Their style gives a really good feeling about a place, and the practical matters of sight seeing, hiking, biking, sleeping, eating and especially resting are well done. Not every place gets a good review; I especially liked the comments on what to miss. I found this all too often lacking in competing guides, that read more like they were edited by the local Chamber of Commerce. Another plus - Cagodan Provence was published this year, making it one of the most current available. My recommendation: If you're going, buy it.Disclosure: I've never met or heard of the authors or their book before finding it on Amazon.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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We found it spot on!, May 9 2001
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cadogan Provence (Paperback)
Having been to Provence about ten times in the last twenty years, I've read plenty of guides, and none have gone as directly to the heart of the matter as this one. There are plenty of posey guides out there, but if you want to know what makes the region tick, warts and all, I recommend Facaros and Pauls. The others seem shallow in comparison. And these guys make me laugh, an added bonus!
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Great guide to most of Provence, Aug 17 2007
By C. Hilton - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Provence, 4th (Paperback)
I've spent a lot of time with many Provence guidebooks and I recommend this one as one of the best. If you use Rick Steves or Lonely Planet, this is a good counterpoint. I wouldn't use just this guide for lodging or restaurants because the listings aren't extensive enough and the book isn't updated annually but the book has inspirational descriptions of the varied pleasures of Provence. The book does not cover the Côte d'Azur; another Cadogan guide by the same authors does. If I had to use just one book while traveling in Provence I would certainly consider this one.
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