'The French Riviera, it's not just a setting. It's a place where one cooks with sun, seafood, herbs, olive oil. A straightforward, delicately balanced cuisine, it's all about the essentials. It is one that I have celebrated for more than twenty years. This book is made for those who love this region, who love cooking simply, and who know that a beautiful plate starts always with good produce.'

Nicolas Sintes

Each chapter of this beautiful book is devoted to a different town on the French Riviera, France's Mediterranean coast, showcasing each ville's delightful dishes and vistas . Specially commissioned photography brings the coast right into your home - from Cassis to La Ciotat, Toulon & La Baie de Tamaris, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice & Menton.

Recipes include:

1) Stuffed chicken

2) Sauteed girolles

3) Bouillabaisse

4) Saffron & honey madeleines

5) Chicken in salt crust

6) Tomato salad with nectarines and balsamic vinegar

7) Fennel salad with green olives, bottarga and orange

8) Mussels a la Proven ale

9) Heritage tomato bruschetta

10) Prawn carpaccio