provence (france)

The author describes the joys and oddities of life in Provence, where he and his wife undertook the task of restoring and living in a two-centuries old stone farmhouse in the French countryside.

Gives recommendations and detailed information for visitors to Provence and the Cote d'Azur, with four sections providing an introduction to the region, an area-by-area breakdown, information on traveler's needs, and a survival guide.

Yvone Lenard explores the pleasures of Southern France, describing the region's relaxed lifestyle, unusual cuisine, friendly people, and beautiful landscapes.

Presents volume one of the author's first-hand account of the joys and oddities of life in Provence, France, where he and his wife are fulfilling their dream of living in a restored farmhouse in the countryside.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on a wide range of topics related to Provence, including the region's architecture, art, expatriates, politics, linguistic oddities, culture, and folklore.

A guide to traveling in Provence and the Cote D'Azur, describing the attractions of five specific areas, and including listings of accommodations, restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and markets, entertainment venues, specialist holidays, and outdoor activities. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, cutaway, and floor plans of major sights.