A Year in Provence
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle is a delightful exploration of rural life in France, published by Penguin Adult in June 2000. This edition spans 210 pages and is presented in English. The book recounts the author’s experiences after he and his wife fulfilled their dream of living abroad by purchasing a two-hundred-year-old farmhouse in the Lubéron Valley, immersing themselves in the local culture and lifestyle.
Readers will find a humorous and engaging narrative that captures the essence of Provençal living, from culinary adventures to the quirks of rural life. The book covers various aspects of the region, including cooking, social interactions, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment. Through anecdotes of marathon lunches, local customs, and amusing encounters with builders and neighbors, Mayle paints a vivid picture of life in France, making it an enjoyable read for those interested in personal memoirs and regional experiences.
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Enjoy an irresistible feast of humour and discover the joys of French rural living with Peter Mayle’s bestselling, much-loved account of ‘A Year In Provence’.
Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their long-cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious two hundred year-old farmhouse in the Lub�ron Valley and began a new life. In a year that begins with a marathon lunch and continues with a host of gastronomic delights, they also survive the unexpected and often hilarious curiosities of rural life. From mastering the local accent and enduring invasion by bumbling builders, to discovering the finer points of boules and goat-racing, all the earthy pleasures of Proven�al life are conjured up in this enchanting portrait.
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