Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.90 (813 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1631211978 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-11-06 |
Language | : | English |
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Steve's wife, who is an expert on French cuisine and wine, provides invaluable contributions to his books, as do his two children.. Rick produces a public television series (Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show (Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast (Rick Steves Audio Europe); writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column; organizes guided tours
"A MUST for French Rivera Traveling" according to OKC1. Used this book religiously for our trip to France. We actually went on a cruise, but did more venturing out on our own. We went to Nice from Monaco on the train, using the tips in this book, EXCEPT I didn't read the train tips in detail (for some reason). We . C Buhler said Trip enhancing. As always, Rick's tips and experience enhance our travels. However, not so sure we were fond of his restaurant choices this time around, but then we prefer our big meal American styleafter 7.. great advice bigmax I have been a follower of Ricks for 16 years and still find his advice to be great. always has hidden out of the way spots to see as well as the hot spots. travel like a local.
About the AuthorRick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. Rick produces a public television series (Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show (Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast (Rick Steves Audio Europe); writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column; organizes guided tours that take thousands of travelers to Europe annually; and offers an information-packed website (RickSteves). Fluent in French, he's lived in France on several occasions, starting when he was seven, and has traveled there annually sinc
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Provence and the French Riviera.In this guide, you’ll find a dazzling mix of enjoyable cities, warm stone villages, Roman ruins, and breathtaking coastline. After a day of sightseeing, relax at a café with a view, dive into a bowl of bouillabaisse, and watch fishermen return to the harbor.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. Get inspired by artistic masterpieces by Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. Explore sun-soaked Riviera beaches and resort towns, from cosmopolitan Nice to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer. You’ll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by train, bus, car, or boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a