Provence’s Best

PROVENCE'S BEST is the ideal travel guide to France’s sun-drenched traveller’s paradise. Written by a pro author it details key DESTINATIONS; outlines several ITINERARIES; and suggests great places to EAT and DRINK. All content (200+ points-of-interest and 400+ pics) is original & independent; no recommendations are ads!

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★This app comes FREE with occasional pop-up ads: a SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all ads; allows you to access all content (including maps) when offline; and includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age.★

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PROVENCE'S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key DESTINATIONS so you can decide where to stay.

Hand-crafted ITINERARIES then offer first-timers a selection of suggestions on how to spend their time; ranging from simple day-trips to extensive multi-day tours of the region.

Or just dive right into the SEE & DO section, which provides backgrounders on ART, CULTURE & HISTORY; makes suggestions for travelling KIDS & FAMILIES; and includes a run-down of the region’s best BEACHES.

Finally the app details many good places to EAT & DRINK to ensure the perfect trip.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS

Key before-you-go information, including:

• Accommodation

• Costs & Money

• Seasons, Festivals & Events

• Transport

APP FEATURE: DESTINATIONS

The lowdown on all key towns and regions:

• Alpes-de-Haut-Provence

• Aix-en-Provence

• Alpes-Maritimes

• Arles

• Avignon

• Bouches-du-Rhône

• Gard

• Marseille

• Nice

• Nîmes

• Var

• Vaucluse

• Near to Provence

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & TOURS

For every trip-length:

• 24 Hours in Nîmes

• A Boat Trip to the Calanques

• A Perfect Day in St-Rémy

• A Perfect Day in the Luberon

• Côte d'Azur - From Nice to Italy

• Côtes du Rhône Wine Route

• In the Footsteps of Van Gogh

• Old Nice Walking Tour

• Nice City Centre in a Day

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Backgrounders and practical advice on:

• Art & Culture

• Beaches

• History

• Kids & Families

• Outdoors & Hiking

• Parks & Gardens

APP FEATURE: LISTINGS: EAT/DRINK/SHOP

Recommendations of where to eat & drink:

• Cafés & Bars

• Restaurants

• Shops & Shopping

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL

• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.

• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).

• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS (paid version) and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.

• Save and share FAVOURITES.

• One-click website LINKS.

• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).

• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS

• AUTHOR: Paul Shawcross has penned city guides for Thomas Cook and revised and contributed text for several Michelin Green Guides. He's also authored pieces for in-flight magazines and coffee-table books, along with articles for several leading periodicals including *Living France*, *France Today* and *France Magazine*. While loving France and going back as often as possible, Paul travels widely in Europe and is currently the European editor for travel planning website bindutrips.com.

• ICON courtesy of Luis Ascenso@Flickr

• FEATURE GRAPHIC courtesy of Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho@Flickr

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