Provence and the Cote d'Azur: Discover the Spirit of the South of France

Provence and the Cote d'Azur: Discover the Spirit of the South of France

by Janelle McCulloch
Provence and the Cote d'Azur: Discover the Spirit of the South of France

Provence and the Cote d'Azur: Discover the Spirit of the South of France

by Janelle McCulloch

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Overview

“Weaved with McCulloch’s insights on the architecture, beaches, gardens and boutiques of the French Riviera, each destination comes alive.” —Holidays to Europe

Take a journey through the dreamiest regions of France: the enchanting villages of Provence and the magnificent coastline of the Cote d’Azur. From the author of Paris, this gorgeous lifestyle guide steers readers away from crowded tourist destinations to reveal hidden gems at every turn: overflowing markets, chic ateliers, quaint cafes, cobblestone streets, sweeping vistas, and exceptional galleries. The accessible writing provides history and context for each stop on the adventure, and the vibrant, color-soaked photographs capture the spirit of this popular place. Provence and the Cote d’Azur is a must-have for lovers of style, food, travel, design, and, bien sur, France!

“Janelle McCulloch has created yet another beauty of a book—Provence and the Cote d’Azur is a must for Francophiles (and will convert those who are not upon first look).” —You May Be Wandering

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781452148748
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication date: 10/12/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 256
File size: 50 MB
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About the Author

Janelle McCulloch has written for publications around the world, including Vogue Living, Elle, and Home Beautiful. She divides her time between Melbourne and Europe.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Discovering the Spirit of the South of France 8

Part 1 Provence 17

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: The antiques lover 21

Ménerbes: The reluctant star 31

Lourmarin: The gourmet lover 41

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: The aesthete 51

Aix-en-Provence: The elegant beauty 59

Avignon: The arts lover 69

Aries: The historical beauty 79

Uzés: The hideaway 87

Part 2 The cote d'Azur 95

Nice: The grande dame 99

Cap Ferrat: The aristocrat 109

Beaulieu-sur-Mer: The secret delight 119

Èze: The escapist 127

Menton: The garden lover 133

Saint-Paul-de-Vence: The artist 141

Cannes: The film star 149

Antibes and Cap d'Antibes: The lit wit 157

Juan-les-Pins: The beach beauty 167

Saint-Tropez: The glamour puss 175

Part 3 Directory of inspiring places

Hotels and guesthouses 185

Must-see destinations 199

Major museums 205

Art galleries, decorating stories, and other design destinations 211

Markets and flea markets (a selection) 221

Captions 226

Index 246

Merci 254

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