Peter Mayle A Year in Provence Paperback Book

The bestselling, muchloved classic account of an English couple escaping to enjoy the fruits of French rural summer living an irresistible feast of humour and heart. Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their longcherished dream of a life abroad a reality throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious two hundred yearold farmhouse in the Lubron Valley and began a new life. In a year that begins with a marathon lunch and continues with a host of gastronomic delights, they also survive the unexpected and often hilarious curiosities of rural life. From mastering the local accent and enduring invasion by bumbling builders, to discovering the finer points of boules and goatracing, all the earthy pleasures of Provenal life are conjured up in this enchanting portrait. One of the most successful travel books of all time... Mayle created a new travel genre GuardianDelightful Washington PostEngaging, funny and richly appreciative New York Times Book ReviewStylish, witty, delightfully readable Sunday TimesI really loved this book Julia Child | Peter Mayle A Year in Provence Paperback Book