PROVENCE AND THE COTE D'A ZU R - KNOPF MAP GUIDES

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Provence travel guide with folded regional mapping that divides the area into eight themed zones, supported by practical transport routes, hotel selections, and a detailed thematic index. Provides listings of towns, villages, sites, and featured addresses including restaurants, gîtes, delis, patisseries, tearooms, markets, and stores. Highlights essential sights marked on fold-out maps and includes visitor-focused descriptive guidance for each area’s character and cuisine.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome to Provence!

The 8 areas/maps

Transport and hotels in Provence

Thematic index

Restaurants

Cafes, Tearooms

Delicacies

| →OPEN | →UNFOLD | → | DISCOVE | R | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | K N O P | F M A P | G U I D | | E S | PROVENCE AND THE COTE D'A ZU R | THE | RE | | CT¹ONMAPS | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ...The color of Lavender soothes thespirit,its scent reawakens the senses..” Olivier Baussan.Founder of L'OcCITANE. Contents Welcome to Provence! The 8 areas/maps Transport and hotels in Provence Thematic index THIS IS A BORZOI BOOKPUBLISHEDBY ALFREDA KNOPF Copyright ⑥2003Alfred A.Knopf,New York ll rights reserved underintermational and Pan-American CopyrightConventions.Publishedin the United States byAlfred A.Knopf,a divisionof Random House,Inc.,NewYork,and simultaneously inCanada by Random House ofCanada Limited,Toronto.Distributed by RandomHouse,Inc.,New York. This opening fold-out contains a general map of the region to help you visualize theway we have divided Provence into 8 areas,and 4 pages of useful addresses. A Drome Provencale/Mont Ventoux B Costieres de Nimes/Alpilles C Luberon D Camargue E Marseilles /Aix-en-Provence/La Ste-Baume F Alpes-de-Haute-Provence/Gorges du Verdon G Toulon/Pays Varois/Esterel H Côte d'Azur For each of these areas you will ind a double-page of addresses(of restaurants,gites,delis,patisseries,tearooms,markets,stores,etc.)and a fold-out map with theessential places to see(indicated on the map by a star★). The last fold-out consists of a transport map and 4 pages of practical informationthat includes a selection of hotels. Lists all the towns,villages,sites and addresses featured in this guide. Knopf,Borzoi Booksand the colophon areregistered trademarksof Random House,Inc. ISBN 0-375-71009-4 FirstAmerican Edition Originally published in Franceby Nouveaux Loisirs,asubsidiary of Gallimard,Paris2002,and inItaly by TouringEditore,Srl.,Milano 2002.Copyright C2002 NouveauxLoisirs,Touring Editore,Sr. Translated from the French byIsabel Varea PROVENCE KNOPF MAPGUIDES Concept Octavius Pierre Marchand Editorial directors Nicole Jusserand, assisted by Malika Boualem Series editor Florence Lagrande-Leader Art director Yann Le Duc Production director Catherine Bourrabier Edition Hélene Le Tac, Florence Lagrange- Leader,Olga Bibiloni and Genevieve Van Lede (in Provence),Audrey Oliveira Layout Valentina Leporé, Virginie Lafon(cover) All maps Edigraphie PhotographyHelene Le Tac exceptD★Museon Arlaten,Arles ⑥J.L.MabitH★Maeght Foundation⑤Maeght Foundation Colour separation byFrance Nova Gravure(Paris) Printed in italy by Editoriale Lloyd Cote dAzur Luberon Alpes-de-Haute-Provence/Gorges duVerdon ostieres de Nmes/lpilles Marseilles /Aix-en-Proence /La Ste-Baume Drome Provencale /Mont Ventoux A Welcome to Provence! Saint+Ficmin 食AUTES-ALPESsaint-veran 31 miles2550km 1/1500000-1cm=15km rome Provencale/ Mont Ventoux A When the mistral blows,the air is crystal clear.Insummer the sun-soakedlandscape turns blue withfields of lavender.To thenorth is the Tricastin wheretruffles flourish under thewhite oaks.To the south,between the former Romansettlements of Vaison andOrange,a carpet ofvineyards extends as faras the foothills of MontVentoux and across thefertile Baronnies.A stringof villages,like Gigondas,Vaqueyras or Chateauneuf-du-Pape-with its 13 grapevarieties-all produce full-bodied wines.To the east,mountain roads twist andturn between alpine rocks.Lower down,they pass bysheep grazing on themoors before fading awaytoward Sault and the LureMountains. # RESTAURANTS Restaurant des Halles/Carpentras(AB4) →41,rue GalonneTel.0490632411Daily noon-las customer,7pm-last customerDishes like*grandmaused to make',with anemphasis on tomatoesand egplant.Eat inside oron the terrace,to musicalaccompaniment.Tian delait (baked custard withorange zest)is a dessert todie for.Main course 10€. Le Petit Caveau/ Nyons(A B3) →9,rue Victor-HugoTel.0475262021Tue-Sat 12.1

FAQs

How is Provence organized in this guide?

The guide divides Provence into eight areas/zones and provides for each zone maps and address listings for where to eat and stay, along with essential places to see.

What kinds of practical information are included?

It includes transport and hotels in Provence, plus a practical section with useful addresses and guidance for planning visits.

Does the guide include dining recommendations?

Yes. It lists restaurants and also includes sections for cafes, tearooms, and delicacies, with venue details and notes about what to order.

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