With its fabulous artistic heritage, glorious light, glitzy resorts and mouth-watering food, it's little wonder that the Provence-French Riviera region is the second most-visited in France after Paris. And Marseille, the rejuvenated 2013 European Capital of Culture, can now claim to be one of the Mediterranean's most vibrant cities. Be inspired by this thoroughly updated edition of Insight Guide Provence and the French Riviera, a detailed full-colour guide to this glamorous region. Inside Insight Guide Provence and the French Riviera: A thoroughly overhauled edition by our expert authors. Stunning photography brings this stunning region and its people to life. Highlights of the region's top attractions, such as stunning perched villages, arty Avignon and the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole region from rejuvenated Marseille to glitzy St-Tropez. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in the French Riviera, from top attractions like Fondation Maeght, to hidden gems, including Domaine du Rosaire. - Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring the French Riviera - Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Vieux Nice, Cannes and Monaco and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions - Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture - Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around - Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Nice and the French Riviera Enjoy 14 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Nice and its famous food market, to glitzy Monaco and the exquisite perched villages of ze and Roquebrune Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Explore Guides come with a free eBook Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Let us guide you on every step of your travels. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide France is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of France, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like sophisticated Paris, the elegant Loire Valley châteaux, lavender-scented Provence, picturesque Dordogne, and hidden cultural gems like the picture-perfect villages of Alasace along the German border. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the Paris and Provence that inspired and hosted the likes of Matisse and Monet, visiting the battlefields and memorials to remember the war heroes of World Wars I and II, to discovering the joys of the various culinary and wine regions as well as the flurry of picturesque hill towns dotted around the country. - In-depth on history and culture: explore the country's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics - Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of France, which highlights the most special places to visit around the country - Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter - Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers Paris and surroundings, the Nord, Champagne, Lorraine, Alsace, Normandy, Brittany, the Loire Valley, Poitou-Charentes, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, the Alps, Auvergne, the Limousin, Aquitaine, the Midi-Pyrénées, Languedoc and Roussillon, Provence, the Côte d'Azur and Corsica. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight City Guide Paris is a full-colour, comprehensive travel guide to one of the world's favourite cities. Paris has so much to offer that it's impossible to see everything; Insight City Guide Paris helps you prioritise with its Best Of Paris feature highlighting the blockbuster attractions and its Editor's Choice recommendationsfor where and when to enjoy the bestfood and cafes, festivals and shopping. The many Features on culture and history give you a real understanding of the city and its people, covering topics such as architecture, caf life, Paris at the Movies, Paris After Dark,as well as the cabaret scene, and thereare lavish Photo Features on iconic sights such as the Centre Pompidou, the Louvre and the Arc deTriomphe. The Places chapters cover every neighbourhood,from the ancient Ile de la Cit to themaze of narrow streets around Montmartre and ultra-modern La Dfense, while the Trips out of Town chapter suggests interesting day trips within easy reach of the city. Detailed, full-colour maps throughout the bookhelp you navigate the city with confidence, and the Travels Tips at the end offer selective, independent reviews of hotels and restaurants to guide you to the best and most authentic establishments. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

A country for romantics, art enthusiasts, and lovers of culture, France is eternally compelling. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide France, a concise, full-colour guide to this iconic country that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that France has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide France: � Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, including the iconic Eiffel Tower and world-famous Louvre museum in Paris, to the historic D-day beaches in Normandy and the glittering French Riviera, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. � Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including Paris's Notre-Dame. � Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in the country. � What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time in the country, from walking the streets of Paris, to lazing on golden sand beaches. � Essential information on France's culture, including a brief history of the country. � Eating Out covers the country's best cuisine. � Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. � A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

With its fabulous artistic heritage, glorious light, glitzy resorts and mouth-watering food, it's little wonder that the Provence-French Riviera region is the second most-visited in France after Paris. And Marseille, the rejuvenated 2013 European Capital of Culture, can now claim to be one of the Mediterranean's most vibrant cities. Be inspired by the new, extended edition of Insight Guide Provence and the French Riviera, a detailed full-colour guide to this glamorous region. Insight Guides' unrivalled coverage of history and culture provides an essential introduction to what makes the south of France unique, including its wealth of artistic treasures and enchanting Provenal cuisine. Consult the Best of Provence and French Riviera selection for an at-a-glance guide to the region's most evocative attractions, such as the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard and myriad of bountiful markets, and the editor's choice of recommendations for the best art galleries and perched villages, and much more. Descriptive accounts of where to go in the Provence and Riviera region, from glamorous Cannes and Monaco to the desolate beauty of the Camargue, are enhanced by beautiful photographs, while all major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps. The travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, plus our selection of the best hotels.

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing which routes to travel, this guide is all you need to plan your trip across Europe by rail, with in-depth insider information on the best journeys to make the most of this scenic continent. · Insight Guide Great Railway Journeys of Europe is ideal for travellers seeking immersive railway journeys across the continent · In-depth on the history of European train travel: enjoy special features on new technologies and station architecture, all written by local experts · Invaluable maps, train routes, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track · Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books · Inventive design makes for an engaging and inspiring reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in the French Riviera, from top attractions like Fondation Maeght, to hidden gems, including Domaine du Rosaire. � Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring the French Riviera � Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Vieux Nice, Cannes and Monaco and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions � Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture � Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around � Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Pocket Guides come with a free eBook � Inspirational colour photography throughout � Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook.· Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Nice and the French Riviera· Enjoy 14 irresistible Best Routes to walk, from Nice and its famous food market, to glitzy Monaco and the exquisite perched villages of Èze and Roquebrune· Features concise insider information about landscape, history, food and drink, and entertainment options· Invaluable maps: each Best Route is accompanied by a detailed full-colour map, while the large pull-out map provides an essential overview of the area· Discover your destination's must-see sights and hand-picked hidden gems· Directory section provides invaluable insight into top accommodation, restaurant and nightlife options by area, along with an overview of language, books and films · Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Explore Guides come with a free eBook· Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.