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A Year in Provence

Peter Mayle
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A Year in Provence

Peter Mayle
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Overall rating: 4.857143 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Funny and Informative

"A great peak into Provençal life! I can understand why it’s a classic."

— Chris (5/5)

The delights of travel the views the tastes the smells the people

"This is a delightful tale of a real life experience and it makes me want to explore the south of France"

— Denise (5/5)

A Year in Prvence

"I am rereading this book. It is been a long standing favourite. A good stand in for a holiday during lockdown!"

— Nancy C. (5/5)

ridiculously charming

"Really enjoyed this book. It's well written and, more than a few times, I found myself laughing out loud. Are some of the scenarios he finds himself in ridiculous? Bien sur! But still charming, nonetheless."

— Laneyp (5/5)

A Great Read

"Having travelled to Provence Peter Mayle does a great job of taking me back there again. There was a lot of laugh out moments especially when talking about French rituals and culture. I definitely recommend reading this book if would like to take a trip to the Provence region."

— Bookwork7 (5/5)

A lovely story!

"I've read this book many times and each time I feel like I am in Provence. Peter Mayle does an excellent job describing his surroundings in his writing. This book captures the easy, slow paced lifestyle of Provence beautifully. An excellent read that I highly recommend!"

— Mandy (5/5)

Not particularly action-packed, but boy did it make me hungry

"I picked up a copy of this book after reading a list of titles that would appeal to a ""wander luster"" or travel-fanatic. I haven't been to Provence but I can say after reading this book I definitely intend to. Other reviewers commented on it being a bit slow - I'd tend to agree with that. The concept of the book itself isn't exactly action-oriented, but it's a bit like life in Provence itself, which I think Peter captured beautifully. Do not read on an empty stomach - tales of dinner parties and tasty Provencal treats were too much for me to bear!"

— AmyG (4/5)

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  • Published date: Jun 04, 1991
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 224
  • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9780679731146
  • Dimensions: 5.11" W x 0.6" L x 8.0" H

"Delightful." —The Washington Post

"Get a glass of marc, lean back in your most comfortable chair, and spend a delicious year in Provence." —George Lang

"Engaging, funny and richly appreciative." —The New York Times Book Review

"Stylish, witty, delightfully readable." —The Sunday Times (London)

"Fascinating." —Christian Science Monitor

"I really loved this book." —Julia Child

Peter Mayle is the author of fifteen books, nine of them novels, including the beloved bestseller A Year in Provence. A recipient of the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions, he lived in Provence with his wife, Jennie, for more than twenty-five years. Mayle died in 2018.

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