Description
Gives the history and geography of the region, and provides information on accommodations, restaurants, sights, walks, and tours
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· A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Provence, with information on pre-Roman times, rural architecture, folk traditions, and the landscape.· Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions.· Intelligent, opinionated writing by Nick Hanna.· Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars covering artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne and regional specialties including olives, herbs, cheeses, and wines.· What to see and do, plus walking and driving tours to Roman ampitheaters and baths and medieval villages, castles, and churches.· Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights.· To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging.· Key planning information.· Detailed maps and plans.· Comprehensive destination/topic index.
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