Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera

by Rick Steves, Steve Smith

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Provence and the French Riviera.  Stroll breathtaking coastlines, explore Roman ruins, and soak up some sun in the South of France! Inside Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera you'll Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera .

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Genres: Reference

576 pages, Paperback

Published November 8, 2022

About the author

Rick Steves is an American travel writer, television personality, and activist known for encouraging meaningful travel that emphasizes cultural immersion and thoughtful global citizenship. Born in California and raised in Edmonds, Washington, he began traveling in his teens, inspired by a family trip to Europe. After graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in European history and business, Steves started teaching travel classes, which led to his first guidebook, Europe Through the Back Door, self-published in 1980.
Steves built his Edmonds-based travel company on the idea that travelers should explore less-touristy areas and engage with local cultures. He gained national prominence as host and producer of Rick Steves' Europe, which has aired on public television since 2000. He also hosts a weekly public radio show, Travel with Rick Steves, and has authored dozens of popular guidebooks, including bestselling titles on Italy and Europe at large.
Beyond travel, Steves is an outspoken advocate for drug policy reform, environmental sustainability, and social justice. He supports marijuana legalization and chairs the board of NORML. He has funded housing for homeless families and donates to anti-hunger and arts organizations. In 2019, he pledged $1 million annually to offset the carbon emissions of his tour groups.
Steves is a practicing Lutheran with Norwegian ancestry and continues to live in Edmonds. He has two adult children and is in a relationship with Reverend Shelley Bryan Wee. Despite health challenges, including a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024, Steves remains committed to his mission of helping Americans travel with greater purpose, empathy, and understanding of the world. His work reflects a belief that travel, done right, can be both transformative and a force for peace.

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rick doesn’t have many kind words for ritzy Aix, my home base for an upcoming trip. But I appreciate the suggested self-guided (or actually Rick-directed) walking tours of villages, including shop, restaurant, and other place names.

[Krissi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Rick Steves' travel guides, they might not cover as many cities and towns as other guides, but what they do cover is very informative, and actually gives real opinions - it's nice to know when you're booking a place that's cheap but also a little dreary, if a place is a worth splurge, and which is the best room to request.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will come back and read about the villages and places that I will go to in the future. I just focused on the places we're going this year. A real keeper and I'm not a huge Rick Steves fan.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can really only rate the Avignon chapter which was good as an orientation and activity reference. (We chose our lodging, dining, and wine tour from other recommendations, not from this book.)