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. Experience Roman history with self-guided tours of the Pont du Gard aqueduct, Roman theater in Orange, and Arena in Arles. Explore sun-soaked Riviera beaches and resort towns, from cosmopolitan Nice to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer. Get inspired by artistic masterpieces by Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. After a day of sightseeing, relax at a caf© 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. 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 tour guide in your pocket.