PROVENCE AND THE COTE D AZUR EYEWITNESS

France's most alluring region promises fragrant fields of lavender, incredible ancient relics and celebrated art collections.

Whether you want to watch flocks of flamingos strutting across the wild wetlands of the Camargue, visit lush vineyards in the Rhone valley or simply soak up the sun in St-Tropez, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Provence and Cote d'Azur have to offer.

Sandy Riviera beaches, glitzy resorts and hilltop villages may come to mind when you think of Provence and the Cote d'Azur, but this region is also a haven for lovers of the great outdoors. Its array of stunning natural landscapes includes the alpine wilderness of Parc National du Mercantour, the rugged coastal cliffs of the Calanques and the dramatic Gorges du Verdon - Europe's deepest canyon.