Portraits of the Riviera

Name: Portraits of the Riviera
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ISBN: 9780143019114

ISBN-10: 0143019112

ISBN-13: 9780143019114

Edition: 2004

Authors: Carolyn McKenzie

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The Riviera is a name that conjures sparkling seas and endless sunshine-palm trees, outdoor cafes and tanning bodies on the sand. But behind the stereotype of wealth and glamour lies one of Europe's most beautiful and accessible tourist locations. While renovating her apartment in the medieval ramparts of Ventimiglia, New Zealander Carolyn McKenzie was stunned by the variety of inspiring places that surrounded her. From Cervo in Italy to Massif de l'Esterel in France, discover a different Riviera. Delve beneath the surface and unearth the art, architecture and culture of this enticing destination. Includes a full-colour insert.

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 5/16/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 252
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.572
Language: English



Maps


Acknowledgements


Introduction



But why Ventimiglia?



Darkness and light



So why not Ventimiglia?



Just a little bit more



Good omens and a trip to Sainte-Agnes



Renovations begin



Tiles unlimited



On and beyond the Riviera



The citrus fruit festival in Menton



The pine cone villages of the Nervia valley



Cervo - gateway to the Riviera of Flowers



Green vegetable pie



Perinaldo - reaching for the stars



Triora - in memory of witches past



Spring in the hanging gardens



The Battle of the Flowers and the Hanbury Botanic Gardens



A walk around Ventimiglia Alta



Sospel - on the salt route



The Valley of Wonders and the Valley of Fontanalba



Places in the sun



Taking the train



A long way from St Petersburg



The Route Napoleon - the return of an emperor



The Massif de l'Esterel - bandit country



Odd jobs


Postscript


Practicalities


References