This glossy guide is an upscale version of the standard Fodor's guides, chock full of beautiful photographs. It's all you need if you're going on an organized tour, where hotels and meals are taken care of, and you really want some flavor for the people, food, history and culture. Scattered throughout are sections called "Focus On" discussing the mistral (both the wind and the poet!), ecology, cuisine, and of course wine. The maps are unusually good too. But the hotel and restaurant lists are cursory at best, and if you're an independent traveler you'll want to supplement this book with more comprehensive information. For this well-traveled part of the world the internet is a great resource. No one guide has it all!#paperback#France # Provence