The Provence is the richest wildlife region of France. Whether you consider the flora and fauna in detail or simply take a broad view of the landscape, every corner of this region is different. There are the spectacular bird-filled wetlands of the Camargue, and right next to them, the arid, almost desert-like plateau of La Crau. Then there are the sizzling hot Mediterranean hillsides and the inviting clear seas of the Cote d'Azur. Just a little inland you can marvel at the fairylike, gnarled beech forests on the north slopes and the flower and butterfly rich subalpine plateaux in the mountains. All of this variety is present within the small region of Provence. The Crossbill Guide to the Provence and Camargue describes 25 routes and 20 sites found within the region and is complemented with extensive chapters on landscape, geology, history, flora and fauna, and tips to observe wildlife.