My French Life

By Vicki Archer

Book Overview

A beautifully photographed romantic book about French style and culture'and making a new home in Provence In 1999, Vicki Archer, with her husband and three children, made a lifelong dream a reality when she bought a seventeenth-century property in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. She spent three years lovingly restoring the farmhouse, bringing back to life the abandoned apple and pear orchards, and planting an olive grove of more than two thousand trees. In "My French Life," Vicki shares an insider's view of life in France? from its landscapes, delicious food, and scents to its charming people. And she offers an intimate portrait of what it's like to adopt a new home on the other side of the globe. It's a personal tale of taking risks, facing challenges, and the joyous experience of falling in love with all things French. With lavish four-color photography that captures the essence of French style, "My French Life" is a book to cherish. It is the perfect gift for the holidays."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670018775
• ISBN13: 9780670018772
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Avery
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 2.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 1.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher