Experience Provence, its relaxed pace, lively markets, stone villages,
and fields of lavender. Travelers can plan their own adventure with
Michelin's recommendations for attractions and activities, walking and
driving tours, and colorful maps. The updated Green Guide Provence
reveals the treasures of this southeastern corner of France. Explore
Arles' many Roman monuments, go horseback riding in the Camargue or hike
the limestone hills of the Alpilles. Savor a fish dinner in Marseille,
sample the wines of Orange, or take a drive through Luberon's
picture-perfect villages. With Michelin's celebrated star-rating system
for top attractions, walking and driving tours, respected maps,
suggested activities and recommendations for hotels and restaurants,
you'll be able to craft a memorable trip.- Attractions reviewed and
rated, using Michelin's celebrated star-rating system from antique
shopping in 1-star L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and the famous Roman monuments
in 2-star Orange, to the 3-star Luberon mountain range with its
picturesque hilltop villages and dry-stone huts.- Walk-throughs of major
museums, galleries, churches and attractions; includes illustrations and
floor plans to zoom in on highlights and masterpieces so visitors don't
miss a thing.- Wander the narrow streets of old Tarascon lined with fine
mansions and admire their carefully restored facades, or reserve an
afternoon to enjoy the views from the longest and highest mountain range
in Provence, the Massif de la Sainte-Baume. Michelin walking and driving
tours offer an in-depth, personal experience of the region.- Extensive,
illustrated introduction to modern-day Provence, its history,
architecture, arts, literature and nature, all written by experts in
their fields.- Sidebars throughout the guide are filled with lively
anecdotes, detailed history and background information on such
intriguing topics as truffles and truffle hunters - Detailed visitor
information given for every attraction, opening hours, entry fees, tour
times, phone, website. Michelin area and city maps.- Includes
recommendations for great places to eat/stay for all budgets.- Michelin
Green Guides are ideal for advance trip planning as well as spontaneous
decisions during the journey.To enhance your trip to Provence, try the
MICHELIN Guide France for a selection of the best restaurants and
hotels. And for easier navigation, try the Michelin Provence-Alps-French
Riviera Road and Tourist Map No. 527 (1:200,000 scale) or the Michelin
Provence, Camargue Map No. 113 (1:160,000 scale).
