Description
Discover the enchanting reality of living the dream in this witty and warm-hearted memoir of a year spent in rural Provence. Peter Mayle chronicles his family's adventure after relocating to a centuries-old stone farmhouse in the Lubéron region, where they encounter everything from the fierce mistral winds of winter to the quirky local traditions that define village life. Through vivid storytelling and keen observation, Mayle captures the sensory delights of Provençal cuisine, the rhythms of seasonal living, and the colorful characters who populate this timeless landscape. This beloved classic invites readers to experience the unhurried pace and earthy pleasures of the French countryside, offering both humor and genuine insight into what it truly means to embrace a slower, more intentional way of life. A perfect escape for anyone who has ever dreamed of leaving it all behind for a simpler existence.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1991
207 pages
ISBN: 9780679731146
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First Published
1989
Language
eng
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