Escape to Provence: The Definitive Collection of One-of-a-kind Travel Experiences (Fodor's Guides)

by Fodor's (Author), Nancy Coons (Author), Owen Franken (Photographer)

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  Fodor's Escape to Provence 1ed.A spectacular new color guide that highlights the exceptional experiences of one of France's most evocative regions. Play Peter Mayle -- Stay in a G te with a Vineyard View Let this book inspire and guide you as you plan to let your hair down in serene, sauvage Provence. Each of the 21 experiences and sites described inside is a vivid adventure -- as you'll see for yourself in more than 160 luscious color photographs. Cook with Patricia Wells, Troll for Local Antiques Mix and match featured travel ideas to create a one-of-a-kind itinerary that showcases the many textures and facets of this richly hued corner of France. Test your Mettle in France's Grandest Canyon Or follow C zanne's footsteps around Aix or cut wild lavender and clamber down to the sea. Harvest grapes or olives, or bargain for truffles or carved wooden santons in a market. Cheer on the sheep as they climb to alpine pastures or wiggle your toes in ochre and run with the bulls. Feast on ripe melon and kick back over a pastis under the plane trees. It's all inside this book. Plan Your Escape Today Use the planning section that ends the book to find costs, lodging options, and more; detailed maps show you what's where. Keep this book by your bedside to sweeten your dreams, or pop it into your tote bag when you hit the road. And get ready for the trip of a lifetime.