DK Travel : Provence and Côte d'Azur

Provence’s top sights span the region’s rich and varied history, from Roman arenas, isolated abbeys, and the palace of the medieval popes, to the more recent opulence of the belle époque era and the glamorous resorts beloved of the 20th-century jet set. Sunsoaked beaches, pretty villages nestled among lavender fields and a mountainous hinterland have inspired generations of artists, and continue to enchant every visitor to the area.

Le Before

This trendy and smoothly ambient lounge bar is the perfect place to relax and meet friends before hitting the town for a big night out.
Le Benvengudo, Les-Baux-de-Provence

This fine hotel proves that value for money is not all about price: it has comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms (some with terraces), a pool, garden, restaurant and tennis court, all in lovely surroundings near LesBaux.
Le Bérard, La Cadière d’Azur

This former monastery offers distinctly non-monastic standards of luxury and innovative Provençale cuisine.
Le Blitz, Cannes

Rock and roll on a budget (by Cannes standards) in this disco which also features live bands and has better musical taste than most venues around town.
Le Boccacio

The decor recalls that of a schooner – but it’s stylish, rather than kitsch, as befits a restaurant specializing in seafood.
Le Bora-Bora, Le Lavandou

A brasserie by day, Le Bora-Bora becomes a buzzing music bar by night. Wash down the Latino-Caribbean rhythms with a fine choice of cocktails.
Le Brin d'Olivier

This is a great place to buy "provencal."
Tablecloths, bread trays, bread "sacks," aprons, oven mitts, potholders, bags, etc.
The colours are bright and rich: red, burgundy, blue, yellow, etc.
It is all very portable and can make great gifts: for yourself or others.
Le Byblos, St-Tropez

Beloved of rock stars and fashionistas, Le Byblos also has one of St-Trop’s trendiest nightspots attached to it. Painted in Art Deco colours worthy of a fashion shoot (for which it is frequently used) Le Byblos is among the most luxurious hotels in Provence.
Le Cactus, Eze

If your budget won’t stretch to the Chèvre d’Or, this modest café has the same stunning views for a fraction of the price and serves delicious crêpes .
Le Café la Nuit, Arles

Painted yellow in an attempt to look like the café in the Van Gogh painting called Café du Soir Café du Soir). Food is run-of-the-mill but good value, and the location on the square is ideal.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under €100
- €100–150
- €150–250
- €250–350
- over €350
Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €30
- €30–€40
- €40–€50
- €50–€60
- over €60