The Most Beautiful Villages of Provence
$28.57
- Paperback
216 pages
- Release Date
29 February 2012
Summary
The Greeks, the Romans, the barbarians of the North and the Moors have all left their traces in its villages and small towns, from the hills and mountains of the Lubéron to the villages perchés of the Alpes-Maritimes.
It is in smaller communities that the true Provençal spirit can be found: in sunlight falling across the tightly grouped terracotta roofs, or in the velvety shade in an ancient square - the country of Marcel Pagnol and Jean de Florette. Such scenes come alive he…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500289969 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500289964 |
| Author: | Michael Jacobs |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 29 February 2012 |
| Weight: | 870g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 195mm |
| Series: | The Most Beautiful . . . |
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Critics Review
“To gaze on the evocative photographs by Hugh Palmer is to dream of joining the multiplying numbers of Americans embarking for holidays there.”
‘Evocative photographs whet the appetite for a trip to the south’ - Sunday Express‘A glowing celebration of the lovely villages of Provence … a perfect choice for either armchair travel or to inspire your next trip to the South’ - Destination France Magazine‘The photographs of simple churches, fountains, shady squares and cobbled lanes demand leisurely observation … beautiful. Highly recommended’ - Library Journal
About The Author
Michael Jacobs
Hugh Palmer is one of most renowned photographers in the UK of gardens and rural life. He has contributed extensively to the Most Beautiful Villages… series.
Michael Jacobs has written many books on European travel, including the Penguin Guide to Provence.
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