OK- with a mere 30 days left until our trip-my husband is finally getting into planning mode<g>. We'll be arriving at Nice airport- driving to St Remy and throughout Provence, then back to St. Jean Cap Ferrat for 4 days on the riviera. I just went onto the B&N website to find that there are abt 12 different Michelin maps-numbered 113, 528, and others for this area! Would one cover us and if so which-or do I need multiples?? Advice please and thanks!!

I suggest getting #s 80, 81, 83, and 84 to cover the Cote d'Azur and Provence. These are 1/200,000 or about 3 miles to the inch. You can't get lost.

On line go to www.viamichelin.com and use the route planner. It's great. Also find hotels, restaurants, and interesting sites to see.

I just got back from driving around Provence for 2 weeks. The Michelin 528(regional) should be fine for you. I bought the 113 while I was there because the print was bigger and easier to read, but that doesn't cover the Cote d'Azur. You should go ahead and order the 528 soon, though! I had a little trouble finding what I wanted on the internet, without waiting too long.
However, you can find these maps easily when you get to France. But it's a good idea to study them a bit first.

We found the Orange 528 (which replaces the yellow ### - can't even remember the previous number, was it 245?) worked very well for us. It depends on how much detail you need. Once you get into any area, you can pick up a more detailed map at the tourist information office. But we didn't even need that. Personally, I think we did exceptionally well, considering we don't drive at all when at home.

The drive from Nice to St. Remy, most all on the Peage (auto route, super highway, with tolls) will take about 3-hrs. - from the Peage, National Rt. 99 will get you into St. Remy. From there it's easy enough to tour around on the National roads to towns within the area.

The return trip will take about the same amount of time, but for another 15-minutes or so to get to Cap Ferrat.

The yellow map was #245; we use that for everything, although I suppose the newer one with larger print would be more useful. I'll see about picking one up on arrival.