From Saint-Tropez to Menton, the Côte d'Azur reveals, beyond the clichés, a rich mosaic of landscapes: the pine forests of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the wild coves of the Estérel, the ochre paths of Biot and the hanging gardens of Menton. This land of light, which inspired artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Chagall, shows its most authentic facet through the eyes of those who preserve its heritage, far from the limelight.

The French Riviera is undoubtedly the most stereotyped destination in France, and that is precisely what inspired Charlène, founder of A Week Abroad and a native of Marseille, to tell its story in a different way. Far from the yachts and glamour, this edition gives a voice to seven personalities deeply rooted in the region: Isabelle Maeght (Maeght Foundation), Guillaume Lanier (florist), Olivia Cognet (sculptor and designer), Adrien Gannac (citrus grower), Antoine Pierini (master glassmaker), Gwendolyn Berger (winegrower) and Gilles Traverso (photographer). All of them share the same desire to preserve a heritage that transcends their own person and transmit it to future generations.

Through 145 pages of interviews, carefully selected local recommendations and an illustrated fold-out map, discover a more authentic and charming French Riviera: from the pine forests of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to the hanging gardens of Menton, from the wild coves of the Estérel to the ochre paths of Biot, and the perched villages in the hinterland of Nice.

A landscape enriched by an extraordinary artistic legacy, where Matisse, Picasso, Léger, Bonnard, Miró and Chagall found their inspiration.

145 pages
Languages: Bilingual French and English
Dimensions: 14.8 cm x 21 cm x 1.2 cm