From the Belle Epoque sweep of Nice`s promenade des Anglais to Romanesque cathedrals & medieval hill villages, the French Riviera offers an intriguing mix of the grandiose & the intimate along with a variety of architecture. Explore Nice & the French Riviera 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 & its famous food market, Monaco`s grand casino, the exquisite perched villages of Eze & Roquebrune, myriad modern art museums as well as the best spots for people- & yacht-watching. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to the Riviera`s Provencal cuisine & shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the region`s famous festival scene. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route & 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, & the stunning photography captures the essence & the much-painted light of the Riviera.