What's New

Upgraded to OFFLINE MAPS. Also minor content updates, including repairing multiple broken external URL links.

App Description

PROVENCE'S BEST is the ideal travel guide to France’s sun-drenched traveler’s paradise. Written by a pro author it details key DESTINATIONS; outlines several ITINERARIES; and suggests great places to EAT and DRINK. All content (200+ points-of-interest and 400+ pics) is original & independent; no recommendations are ads!

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*** This app is ad-free and subscription-free: the single-one-off purchase also includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age. Our Touch, Your Travels. ***
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PROVENCE'S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key DESTINATIONS so you can decide where to stay.

Hand-crafted ITINERARIES then offer first-timers a selection of suggestions on how to spend their time; ranging from simple day-trips to extensive multi-day tours of the region.

Or just dive right into the INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES section, which provides backgrounders on ART, CULTURE & HISTORY; makes suggestions for traveling KIDS & FAMILIES; and includes a run-down of the region’s best BEACHES.

Finally the app details many good places to EAT & DRINK to ensure the perfect trip.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs & Money
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport

APP FEATURE: DESTINATIONS
The lowdown on all key towns and regions:
• Alpes-de-Haut-Provence
• Aix-en-Provence
• Alpes-Maritimes
• Arles
• Avignon
• Bouches-du-Rhône
• Gard
• Marseille
• Nice
• Nîmes
• Var
• Vaucluse
• Near Provence

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & TOURS
For every trip-length:
• A Boat Trip to the Calanques
• Route du Baroque
• Côtes du Rhône Wines In-A-Day
• The Gard Provençal In-2-Days
• St Rémy to Arles In-A-Day
• Nice Beyond: The Vésubie In-1–3-Days
• Nîmes In-A-Day
• St-Rémy In-A-Day
• The Luberon In-A-Day (Or Maybe Two!)
• Modern Nice In-A-Day

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
• Art & Culture
• Beaches
• History
• Kids & Families
• Outdoors & Hiking
• Parks & Gardens


APP FEATURE: EAT/DRINK/SHOP
Recommendations of where to eat & drink:
• Cafés & Bars
• Restaurants
• Shops & Shopping

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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS
AUTHOR: Paul Shawcross has penned city guides for Thomas Cook and revised and contributed text for several Michelin Green Guides. He's also authored pieces for in-flight magazines and coffee-table books, along with articles for several leading periodicals including *Living France*, *France Today* and *France Magazine*. While loving France and going back as often as possible, Paul travels widely in Europe and is currently the European editor for travel planning website bindutrips.com.
ICON: courtesy of Luis Ascenso@Flickr

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REVIEWS & RATINGS
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iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • January 23, 2020 Initial release
  • January 23, 2020 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
  • February 08, 2020 Price increase: FREE! -> $1.99
  • July 15, 2020 New version 1.3
  • July 15, 2020 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • October 28, 2020 New version 1.4
  • October 04, 2023 New version 2.0
  • October 04, 2023 Price increase: $2.99 -> $3.99