Travelers' Tales Provence: True Stories (Travelers' Tales Guides) |  | Creators: Tara Austen Weaver, James O'Reilly
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 453991
Media: Paperback
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 1885211872
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.49504
UPC: 692077211870
EAN: 9781885211873
ASIN: 1885211872
Publication Date: April 2003
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Product Description
Provence has cast a spell over travelers for generations. And it's no wonder - it is the archetype of French style and joie de vivre. With its fields of lavender, wine caves, Roman ruins, and delectable food, Provence proves unforgettable. From Romans and Popes to painters and Peter Mayle, this locale has an irresistibly rich culture and the reader can experience it all in this engaging illustrated collection.
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 What a treat! January 10, 2004
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
If you've spent time in the South of France you know how glorious it is--the food, the landscape, the people, the wine. Reading this book is like taking a return trip, without paying for a plane ticket or using vacation days! And if you've never been to Provence, this is a great way to learn about the region and lifestyle. Pour yourself a nice glass of vin rouge, set out a crusty baguette and some cheese and olives. Lose yourself in the stories of artists, winemakers, bakers, craftspeople. Embrace the beauty and joie de vivre that is the South of France in Travelers' Tales Provence. It's the next best thing to being there.
 It's OK for what it is May 22, 2009
S. Lawrence (California)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
...but the cliches come in fast and hard. The great food. The leisurely meals. The beautiful light. Food markets. (Apparently, produce tastes better when it's in season. Who knew?) The snipes at "tourists", meaning people who have a limited amount of vacation per year and are keen to see as many highlights of the region as possible. A piece about Van Gogh was engaging but so many of the stories seem a bit banal. Still, it's cheaper than airfare.
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