The books in this series provide a mix of history, sociology and hard tourist information. This book has a detailed gazetteer covering the Cote d'Azur, the coast west from Cannes to Marseille, the hinterland of Provence, the Camargue, the lower Rhone valley and the Languedoc. The text examines modern life and old traditions, the history and architecture of the region and mentions the well-known artists and writers who have lived there. Guides to towns of historical and cultural interest are given: Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nimes, Arics, Montpellier, Nice and Marseille. The author gives personal recommendations of good hotels and inns to every pocket.