Peter Mayle's Provence: Including 'A Year in Provence' and 'Toujours Provence'

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars | 6 ratings

Price: 13.12

Last update: 12-20-2024


About this item

When Peter Mayle and his wife traded England's long, gray winters and damp summers for life in southern France, they entered an enchanting, wonderful, sometimes bewildering world. Now, share their adventures, pleasures, and frustrations: the joys and occasional hazards of wining and dining in France, taking part in goat races, attending a Pavorotti concert under the stars - and much more. Meet Provence's unique characters: a wary truffle hunter, a gourmet in a track suit, the wise and crafty Massot - and many more.

Funny, touching, endearing - Peter Mayle's Provence proves the adage that while you may not be able to escape from it all, you sure can have fun trying.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Kassia Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mini holiday to france
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
    Fun book with insight and memories of good food and friends
  • Johnathan T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to wine and Provence life
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019
    Good intro but will need to do additional reading/listening for more information.
  • Satisfied Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars A year in Provence?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
    I ordered a year in Provence and I got 25 years in Provence. Not what I wanted or ordered so I would say to be careful before you purchase.
  • S. G. Cable
    2.0 out of 5 stars Abridged version is such a loss
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
    I am incredibly disappointed that 1) I did not realize this audio version is abridged and 2) an unabridged version seems to be unavailable. At just over 200 pages, and with Mayle's colorful characters and descriptions so much a part of his storytelling, this book deserves to be presented in its full form.
  • Jean
    3.0 out of 5 stars I also would have like to know what they were hoping to gain by ...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
    I don't understand why this book was so popular. I think I would have appreciated it more if I knew more about why they chose to move rather than just continue visiting Provence. I also would have like to know what they were hoping to gain by moving there. The descriptions of the food and people are well written but I did not find them compelling.

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