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walk & eat Avignon
by John and Pat Underwood
(authors of Landscapes of Madeira, Landscapes of Eastern Provence, Landscapes of Western Provence, Walk & Eat Corsica, Walk & Eat Madeira, Walk & Eat Nice)
Summary: Avignon walks; Avignon restaurants; Arles walks; Arles restaurants; Nimes walks; Nimes restaurants

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This pocket-sized full-colour guide is designed for short-break holidays in Provence. Avignon is just 2h30min from Paris by TGV (6 hours direct from London in summer); it is served by daily coaches from London as well. For those who want to fly, low-cost airlines serve both Avignon and Nîmes. Once at Avignon, travel to the other cities, towns and sights in the book is quick and easy, with frequent, fast local train and bus services — so there is no need to hire a car.

Although all the walks described are easy, even 'non-walkers' will want to stroll around the cities, so will find the city plans, descriptions of the sights, and restaurant recommendations useful. For each suggested restaurant there is a photograph of the décor and one of their dishes, plus sample menu, price guide, opening times, and a recipe for one of their specialities.

Besides the three major cities, the book visits many other highlights of Provence: St-Rémy, Les Baux, the Alpilles, Barbentane, Gordes and the Pont du Gard (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). All areas have been chosen for their easy accessibility by public transport — train or bus. Other sections include: planning your trip, getting about, food shopping (including health foods and local markets), glossary of food terms and a restaurant mini-vocabulary.

A special feature is the emphasis on natural local foods suitable for those with food intolerances. All recipes have been made by the authors and are known to 'work'. On-line updates keep readers abreast of any route or restaurant changes.

"Sunflower have led the field for years with their brilliant Landscapes walking and car touring guides. Now, they have raised their game even higher with a superb new Walk & Eat series." (Frank Barrett, Mail on Sunday)

First ed, July 2008 ISBN 978-1-85691-354-6 £8.99
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