Description
From cities to picturesque villages and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Bathe in the crystal-clear waters of Marseille's Calanque de Sormiou. Drive up and down through the lavander fields of Valensole. Savor a bite of freshly baked fougasse, a Provencal classic. Marvel at the magnificent Camargue white horses, native to th ...
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From cities to picturesque villages and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Bathe in the crystal-clear waters of Marseille's Calanque de Sormiou. Drive up and down through the lavander fields of Valensole. Savor a bite of freshly baked fougasse, a Provencal classic. Marvel at the magnificent Camargue white horses, native to the region. Located in the south of France, Provence occupies a unique position for being a cultural melting pot of the Mediterranean. Roman remains dating back to the 1st century AD still stand alongside castles from medieval times - a varied heritage brightened by native mimosa and cypress trees.
As the region is renowned for its ability to inspire, it is perhaps home to a plethora of festivals such as the Rencontre d'Arles, the Festival d'Avignon, the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence and many others, all celebrating the arts. Among the artists who have praised the unique light of Provence are Cézanne, Van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso. Alexandre Dumas and Jean Giono are among the writers who were drawn to the shade of the plane trees.
With a pen sharper than a kitchen knife, food critic François Simon has graced the columns of France's leading daily newspapers (from Le Figaro to Le Monde), before going on to write for television, podcasts and books...
In detail:
Variation : Provence Glory
Brand : Editions Assouline
Designer : François Simon
Type : Book
Colour : Multicoulered
Material : Paper - Linen Blanket
- Dimensions : 25 x 33 cm - Thickness 4 cm
- Weight : 6.6 lb
- Characteristics : Language: English - 312 pages - Hardcover (Linen hardcover) - Over 200 illustrations - Editions : Assouline - Author: François Simon
- Country of Manufacture : United Kingdom
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