This guide to the Cote d'Azur covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. As well as descriptions of glamorous resorts including St-Tropez, Nice and Cannes and tips on finding the best sun-baked beaches, the book also contains special features. Topics range from the Rock of Monaco to Matisse and Chagall. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on French cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in French. Maps show the Cote d'Azur, Cannes, Monaco and Nice, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.