PhotoBooks France-Provence

Ingram: Hugh Palmer's stunning photographs and Michael Jacobs' evocative text illuminate the most beautiful villages of France's most beautiful province. Featuring a special listing of hotels, restaurants, festivals, and markets, this book celebrates a part of the world that has entranced millions.

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This magnificently illustrated survey opens in the west of the province, marked by the Roman presence and home to the lively regional centers of Arles and Uzès. In the center of Provence—the départements of Var and Vaucluse—are such attractions as L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, famous for its antique markets, and Hyères, one of the first resorts on the Riviera. Haute-Provence and Maritimes, which sweep around the north of the province and finally descend to the sea in the east, embrace the varied gems of mountainous Saint-Martin-Vésubie, coastal and Italianate Menton, and Grasse, perfume capital of the world. The variety revealed in this visual and textual feast is incredible—and all set in the dramatic contours of one of Europe's most striking landscapes.

Like other volumes in this internationally best-selling series, The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence is completed by lists of sights to visit and places to stay and to eat. 260 color photographs.

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Ingram: With artistry, skill, humor, and a unique perspective, photographers Sonja Bullaty and Angelo Lomeo portray Provence as it has never before been seen, featuring the legendary French region in picturesque scenics and wonderfully composed landscapes that look like paintings. 135 full-color illus.

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The recent popularity of books and television shows devoted to the charming region of Provence, one of France's sunniest provinces, has led to a resurgence of interest in this area and its warm, friendly people. This gorgeous, full-color exploration of Provence, one of France's most beautiful and welcoming regions, is sure to be a hit with visitors and armchair travelers alike. "Provence" tells readers everything they could want to know about this enchanting area, from its rich and colorful history, to its landscape and famous attractions, and its people with their customs, traditions and crafts. Also included are sections on: Provence's world-famous cuisine and colorful markets; the hauntingly beautiful Camargue region; Valensole's lavender fields; the castles and quaint villages of Luberon; the Avignon theater festival; the String Quartet Festival; and the Aix en Provence Opera Festival. Filled with stunning photos this book is a feast for the hungry traveler.

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In this illuminating, photo-filled memoir, seasoned Francophile Julian More travels by road from his home in northwest Provence to Nice. Not just a guide book, Tour de Provence brings to life some of the towns and villages along the way ‹ their history and culture, restaurants and cafes, their local characters, and a soupçon of gossip. His carefully chosen itinerary, traversing mainly back roads, reveals the lovely hidden corners of this glorious region of France. Casting a wry eye on Provence¹s flourishing expatriate community, More¹s digressions sparkle with the leisurely good nature of someone who has lived and breathed the Provençal lifestyle for a good many years. Julian More¹s previous books include Views from a French Farmhouse, A Taste of Provence, Pagnol¹s Provence, and Impressionist Paris.

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