Explore - Nice & the French Riviera

From the Belle Epoque sweep of Nice´s promenade des Anglais to Romanesque cathedrals and medieval hill villages, the French Riviera offers an intriguing mix of the grandiose and the intimate along with a variety of architecture.

Explore Nice and the French Riviera is part of a new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Nice and its famous food market, Monaco´s grand casino, the exquisite perched villages of Eze and Roquebrune, myriad modern art museums as well as the best spots for people- and yacht-watching.

Insight´s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to the Riviera´s Provencal cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the region´s famous festival scene. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets.

All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the essence and the much-painted light of the Riviera.