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"The beloved author Peter Mayle, champion of all things Provence, here in a final volume of all new writing, offers vivid recollections from his twenty-five years in the South of France--lessons learned, culinary delights enjoyed, and changes observed. Twenty-five years ago, Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, were rained out of a planned two weeks on the Cô̂te d'Azur. In search of sunlight, they set off for Aix-en-Provence; enchanted by the world...
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Lonely Planet's Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Dine at sunset in idyllic Saignon, beach chill in St-Tropez, enjoy opera in Orange's Roman theater - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.
4) Provence A-Z
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A sourcebook on Provence by the writer who has made the region his own. Though organized from A to Z, this is hardly a conventional work of reference. It is rather a selection of those aspects of Provence that Peter Mayle in almost twenty years there has found to be the most interesting, curious, delicious, or downright fun. In more than 170 wide-ranging entries he writes about architecture, expatriates, Aix-en-Provence, the Provençal character,...
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There is a moment every morning when the countryside takes a pause. The birds stop singing, the dogs choke back their barks, and cats pause mid-stride. Everything waits. It's in this vacuum that a man working alone has the best chance of finding truffles.The plot of land was perfect, just what they'd been looking for, offering expansive views across the valley and within walking distance of the local village. There was only one small problem - there...
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"Let Jamie Beck transport you to the South of France with An American in Provence: part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers alike. An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from wildly popular and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City,...
12) Provence
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Presents a seven-day sightseeing tour of Provence, France, with visits to many points of interest including Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Pont Saint Bénézet, Nimes, and Aigues-Mortes.
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"Inhabited since prehistoric times, Provence is bounded by the Alps to the east and the Rhone River to the west. Its timeless charms, celebrated by writers and painters over the centuries, have never been more dazzling than in this aerial tour, enhanced by a historical narrative and set regional music"--Container.
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"See the breathtaking beauty of southeastern France from a spectacular vantage point. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, these two programs afford dazzling views of historic Provence and the world-famous Mediterranean coastal wonderland, the Riviera." -- Container.
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Chef, author, and world traveler Anthony Bourdain knows that in the world of a cook, an understanding and appreciation of how others eat is akin to discovering secret societies and cryptic subcultures. Bourdain goes local once again, exploring the down-to-earth delights of street food in Down on the Street, stepping outside of his native Manhattan to taste what's off the island in NYC Outer Boroughs, and falling in love with Vietnam all over again....