The Most Beautiful Villages of Provence

by Michael Jacobs

Book Overview

Provence is a land apart, a territory of outstanding beauty and distinction that has fascinated outsiders since earliest times. The Greeks, the Romans, the barbarians of the North, and the Moors have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500541876
• ISBN13: 9780500541876
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.3" x 12.6"

Customer Reviews

Tranquility and light

Provence is one of the most beautiful regions of this beautiful country, France. It is also very diverse. So it is convenient that "The Most Beautiful Villages of Provence" is divided into several chapters according to the different parts of the region:Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhone, Var and Alpes-Maritimes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It depicts the essence of the serene village lifestyle with its breathtaking photos of the houses and the nature. There are also all kinds of interesting historical facts about the origins of each village and people who lived there or visited them - Provence has attracted poets, artists and musicians throughout its history. At the end of the book there is a useful information section for visitors: hotels and restaurants, market days and festivals.

INTOXICATING!

I love this book! It effectively captures the drama and charm of Provence. I have been to Provence and this book is the next best thing if you can't go there. I also highly recommend the other book "The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence".

The only thing better than this book is to be there!

Provence is heaven to me.I love the hills, the variety of plant life, and the exquisite villages with their definitive shuttters and dove cotes. The fountains bubble with life. The cobbled streets lead to some of the most fetching homes and buildings in the world. The Provencal people dress their windows in lace and paint the exterior and interior of their homes in the colors found in the Provencal landscape: blue, yellow, ochre, greens. Terracotta roofs provide the most wonderful color and texture to the landscape. Somehow everything blends wonderfully! The creators of The Most Beautiful Villages in Provence capture the essence of this southern region of France. The photography vividly presents the viewer with a panorama of gorgeous scenes: fields of lavender, geraniums in pots leading to a beautiful door, roof top views that are breathtaking, undulating paths that take you to splendid spots, aerial views of villages, an old roman road and bridge. A friend of mine, who was born in Provence, gave me this incredibly beautiful book; the only thing better, she says, is to be there! I plan to take this book with me to Provence next summer!! After seeing this book, nothing can keep me away!

Are You Ready For Romance?

In my opinion (and in the opinion of my wife!), Provence is the most beautiful place on earth, and the most romantic! My wife and I spend two weeks every year just traveling through the little hill towns and villages with no agenda other than to just enjoy ourselves, eat wonderful meals and luxuriate in the landscape. Besides getting a firsthand view of the most gorgeous place on earth, we find there is no better place than Provence to renew the love and friendship between us. If your ready for romance, then buy this book and take off. If not, you'd better stay at home.

A Gorgeous Book

As a Frenchwoman now living in Switzerland, I treasure this book. I was born in Provence and love the gorgeous little hill villages of this region. The author and photographer certainly do the area justice. The text is full of useful information: Hotels, restaurants, when festivals occur. And the photographs are beautiful beyond compare. I adore this book and love looking at it. There really is no place like Provence! If you're contemplating a trip to the area, this book is an absolutely must have. A very informative guide that is gorgeous in its own right!