Provence a Azurové pobřeží - Turistický průvodce – group of authors (2017)

A Guide to Picturesque Provence and the Stunning French Riviera. Provence and the French Riviera are two neighboring regions in the southeast of France, known as some of the richest areas in the country. The entire region is incredibly picturesque. Ruins from ancient Roman times, sleepy old-world villages, and dignified medieval towns and monasteries are scattered among lavender fields so charmingly that a journey through Provence can mean an almost endless series of photographs. If you embark on a hiking or cycling expedition from the Alps towards the coast, you will surely experience the magical moment when the first cypress trees appear along the road from the mountains, you hear the cicadas, and the air is filled with the scent of lavender and wild thyme: this unique atmosphere inspired famous painters such as Cézanne, Van Gogh, and Picasso, who in turn made Provence famous. The landscape is bordered by one of the most well-known recreational areas of the Mediterranean, the French Riviera, also known as the Côte d'Azur. In contrast to the tranquil Provence, here you can enjoy bustling coastal cities, especially Nice with its beautiful beaches, Cannes known for its film festival, and Marseille, the oldest French city with the largest port in the entire Mediterranean. You shouldn't miss the small Monaco...