Travel
- 101 Beautiful Small Towns in France - Simonetta Greggio
A sequel to the highly successful One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy, this book expands the series to include the most enchanting hamlets of France. Gorgeously illustrated as well as informative, One Hundred and One Beautiful Small Towns of France is a journey through the French countryside, a place where the pace slows, locals engage strangers in conversation, and every town has a unique story to tell.
Simonetta Greggio was born in Italy, but her passion was always for France. She studied literature in Paris under Milan Kundera and has coauthored numerous lifestyle books, including Provence, Luberon, and La Cote d'Azur.
- A Summer in Gascony - Martin Calder
A Summer in Gascony evokes the spirit, sights, smells and sounds of the “other South of France” with its strong spirit of independence, its love of the land and all the simple pleasures it provides - magret de canard, méchoui - and gutsy red wine and armagnac!
Martin Calder is a lecturer in French language and literature at the University of Bristol. A true Francophile, he has lived and worked in Paris and other parts of France, but is always drawn back to Gascony. Gascony appeals to his enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life on the land, the sights and smells of the country, good food and wine, and hard work.
- Colours of Provence - Michael Biehn
A journey into the heart of France’s most beloved region through the rich tapestry of colors that constitute the Provencal palette. Under the bright Provencal sun, the colors of earth, stone, trees, fruits, and flowers give this region its unique character and beauty—from the deep purple of lavender fields to the radiant yellow of sunflowers, and from the bright red of vine-ripened tomatoes to the earthy blackness of fresh truffles, the essential elements of Provence are unfolded chapter by chapter and color by color.
Michel Biehn, an internationally recognized expert of Provencal traditions, is an antique dealer and decorator who lives in the village of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
- Downhill all the Way - Edward Enfield
‘It had been so amazingly hot that I felt myself about to dissolve into a kind of crème brûlée on the road, so I bought some super-power Number 8 suncream.
This had the word Bronzante on it, and must have contained some dye or other chemical because my knees stayed brown until February.’
A former local government officer, Edward Enfield is now a writer and television presenter. He is the father of comedian Harry Enfield and author of the bestselling Greece on my Wheels and Downhill All the Way. He has been a columnist for The Oldie magazine since 1992, has written for publications including the Daily Express, The Guardian and The Sunday Telegraph, and has appeared on television in Watchdog, the BBC's Holiday programme, Points of View and The Heaven and Earth Show. He lives in West Sussex.
- France - Simonetta Crescimbene
From the soaring silhouette of the Eiffel Tower to the grandeur of Fountainbleau castle, from the legendary light and colors of the seaside town of Saint-Tropez to the sweeping landscapes of France's wine-growing regions, France has a great wealth of architectural, artistic, and natural resources, as well as a long and storied history.
Simonetta Crescimbene attended the Accademia delle Belle Arti in Turin, and currently spends her time curating exhibitions, participating in restoration projects, and acting as a consultant to numerous cultural associations.
- French Country Hideaways - Casey Blondes
Imagine awakening in a castle. You slip out of your poster bed, open french windows and step onto a stone balcony. You take in the view of surrounding vineyards that slope down to a quaint tile-roofed village in the misty river valley below. This isn’t a dream. You can actually spend the night in an authentic French château or manor house, one with all the personal care of a bed-and-breakfast.
Casey O’Brien Blondes moved to France from her native New York sixteen years ago with her husband. After several years in Paris, the couple moved to a restored farmhouse in the Loire Valley, where Blondes became immersed in the local culture.
- In Love with France - Rhonda Carrier
The very first fully illustrated guide to the most inspirational and romantic regions of France for the newly smitten, the newlywed, and those who share a lifetime of passion. France is a country founded on the many opportunities of falling into amour.
British-born writer Rhonda Carrier lost her heart to France long ago. She continues to write widely about Paris and other French regions, as well as setting much of her award-winning fiction in the country.
- Notes from the Languedoc - Rupert Wright
It is easy to get to the Languedoc. Follow the Rhone south through France, then once you hit the Mediterranean coast, turn right. The mystery is that for generations, people have been getting to the sea and turning left to Provence.
Rupert Wright has been a journalist for nearly 20 years, reporting from over 40 countries. Now based in France, he contributes to numerous publications, including the Financial Times and The Sunday Times.
- Provence 500 Photos - Gerard Sioen
Fine Wines from the South of France with detailed descriptions of popular wine estates and classic vintages. This chunky wishbook of postcard-perfect photographs is sure to attract all those who dream of visiting or returning to Provence, one of France’s natural treasures.
Gerard Sioen began taking pictures in 1975, when he was 18 years old. He has traveled all over the world and has published numerous travel photography books. He now resides in the south of France and has opened three galleries in the region to exhibit his work.
- The Cook, the Rat and the Heretic - Hugo Soskin
Hugo Soskin, son of best-selling author on Rennes-le-Château Henry Lincoln, has no time for the French Pyrenean village and its mysteries.
He is fed up with the whole subject of how a nineteenth-century priest came to be a millionaire overnight and why he built so many bizarre clues into his church and his home.
Hugo Soskin lives in Gloucestershire and has been a bookseller and nursery manager, as well as having worked in bars in Spain and as a chef in France.
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