Author : Sara Midda
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,67 MB
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780894807633
From Sara Midda, the miniaturist whose first book nine years ago evoked all the pleasures of an English garden and received international acclaim, comes a wondrous sketch book from a year spent in the South of France--and artist's personal journal carried everywhere and crammed with drawings and notions and thoughts both surprising and whimsical.
Author : James Bromwich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1135629560
The Roman Remains of Southern France is the only specialist guidebook to this region available. It is the result of the most up-to-date research. Comprehensive in coverage, it provides depth and context while evoking the distinctive atmosphere of the place. The book is easy to use, with a large number of maps, site plans and photographs and it will enable the traveller to explore the major cultural contribution made by the Romans to this part of France.
Author : Eric Rinckhout
Publisher : Uitgeverij Luster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 11,94 MB
Release : 2021-06-14
Category :
ISBN : 9789460582790
- A cultural exploration of the South of France, from Nice and Montpellier to the tiniest villages There's more to the South of France than sun, beaches, palm trees and the azure blue sea. For over a hundred years, it has been the favorite destination of many artists, who find themselves drawn to the superb light and the pleasant climate. Hidden Art in the South of France will show you what the area between Collioure and Menton has to offer in terms of surprising and remarkable art and cultural treasures. Journalist and art connoisseur Eric Rinckhout (Knack Magazine a.o.) selected more than 350 exceptional places: from the chapel decorated by Louise Bourgeois to the studio of Matisse and the apartment of Nabokov, from Eileen Gray's modernist Villa E-1027 to architect Frank Gehry's most recent design, from the oldest cinema in the world to street art in Marseille. Discover the best and most unique spots in inspiring lists such as contemporary sculpture gardens on wine estates, in the footsteps of painters and writers, chansonniers and rock stars, sleeping inside art, gardens that are artistic gems and much more.
Author : François Simon
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 25,11 MB
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1614289824
From cities to quaint towns and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Calanque de Sormiou in Marseille. Drive with the top down through fields of lavender in Valensole. Experience a bite of just-out-of-the-oven fougasse, a Provençal classic. Stand in awe of the beautiful, white Camargue horses native to the area. Located in the South of France, Provence is uniquely positioned to be a cultural blend of the Mediterranean. Roman landmarks still prevail from the 1st century AD alongside châteaus from medieval times—a varied legacy brightened by the indigenous mimosas and cypresses.
Author : Nina Parker
Publisher : Weldon Owen
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781681880532
Classic. Simple. Delicious. This is the food from the south of France. With over 100 recipes inspired by the old-world glamour and elegance of St Tropez, The South of France Cookbook takes you on a journey to discover the culinary secrets of the town and delicious recipes that embody the region. Whether you’re looking for a savory breakfast, an early evening cocktail, a healthy yet delicious lunch, or a meal-making dessert, the South of France cookbook has something for you. Breakfast – Petit Déjeuner – Breakfast is an important, and often extremely indulgent, occasion when everyone comes together for a buttery, pastry-layered, jam-fuelled extravaganza. Keeping with this theme find delicious, sweet and savory, recipes for sticky buns, omelets with girolles, Gruyere and thyme, and much more. Lunch – Déjeuner – Inspired by the beach shacks offering tempting, colorful, fresh and fast dishes, these recipes are a refreshing way to break up your work, or beach, day. From local specialties like the Graniers spring rolls and Le Mazagran’s ratatouille, to new takes on salad niçoise and mussels marinières – you’ll find a new favorite in this chapter. Teatime – Gouter – Whether you need a late afternoon caffeine kick, or are craving something sugary, find a delicious break-time treat here. Tea infusion from Le Patissier du Chateau, mango almond biscuits, vanilla and orange-blossom marshmallows, the St Tropez tart and more, fill the pages of the sweet chapter. Drinks and Canapes – Aperitif et canapés – At the end of a long day many people long for a delicious and refreshing cocktail, and a small snack. The pampelonne cocktail, café clemenceau’s citron pressé go well with delicious polenta and yogurt galettes, olive paste, Chez Fuch’s calamari, and avocado soup - just to name a few. Dinner – Dîner – A lavish feast is accessible every night with Nina’s easy-to-follow recipes and fantastic recipes for provençal tomatoes, fennel, crab pasta on the rocks, ruby roasted duck and more. Dessert – Dessert – In St Tropez, dessert is taken very seriously. So why not take it as seriously in your own kitchen with a lemon and passion fruit tart, grand marnier cheesecake, marbled chocolate mousse or some sea-salt caramel ice cream? Find everything you need to live the south of France life and eat like the locals eat, with the South of France Cookbook.
Author : Graham Robb
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 36,55 MB
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 039306882X
"A witty, engaging narrative style…[Robb's] approach is particularly engrossing." —New York Times Book Review A narrative of exploration—full of strange landscapes and even stranger inhabitants—that explains the enduring fascination of France. While Gustave Eiffel was changing the skyline of Paris, large parts of France were still terra incognita. Even in the age of railways and newspapers, France was a land of ancient tribal divisions, prehistoric communication networks, and pre-Christian beliefs. French itself was a minority language. Graham Robb describes that unknown world in arresting narrative detail. He recounts the epic journeys of mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, administrators, and intrepid tourists, of itinerant workers, pilgrims, and herdsmen with their millions of migratory domestic animals. We learn how France was explored, charted, and colonized, and how the imperial influence of Paris was gradually extended throughout a kingdom of isolated towns and villages. The Discovery of France explains how the modern nation came to be and how poorly understood that nation still is today. Above all, it shows how much of France—past and present—remains to be discovered. A New York Times Notable Book, Publishers Weekly Best Book, Slate Best Book, and Booklist Editor's Choice.
Author : Paul Passy
Publisher :
Page : 1324 pages
File Size : 49,88 MB
Release : 1904
Category : English language
ISBN :
Author : Peter Mayle
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 33,9 MB
Release : 2000-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 014024266X
ENCORE PROVENCE continues the account of an Englishman's life abroad. Among other curiosities, explore a school for noses in Haute Provence, the mysterious death of an oversexed butcher, the quest for the finest bouillabaisse and an assortment of the characters who lie in wait in bars and on boules courts. And, of course, the essential importance of lunch. BON APPETIT!
Author : Kristin Espinasse
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 27,51 MB
Release : 2007-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0743287290
Based on the popular blog (French-word-a-day.com) and newsletter comes a heart-winning collection from an American woman raising two "very" French children with her French husband in Provence, and carrying on a lifelong love affair with the language.
Author : Richard Goodman
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 31,10 MB
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1565127404
A story about dirt--and about sun, water, work, elation, and defeat. And about the sublime pleasure of having a little piece of French land all to oneself to till. Richard Goodman saw the ad in the paper: "SOUTHERN FRANCE: Stone house in Village near Nimes/Avignon/Uzes. 4 BR, 2 baths, fireplace, books, desk, bikes. Perfect for writing, painting, exploring & experiencing la France profonde. $450 mo. plus utilities." And, with his girlfriend, he left New York City to spend a year in Southern France. The village was small--no shops, no gas station, no post office, only a café and a school. St. Sebastien de Caisson was home to farmers and vintners. Every evening Goodman watched the villagers congregate and longed to be a part of their camaraderie. But they weren't interested in him: he was just another American, come to visit and soon to leave. So Goodman laced up his work boots and ventured out into the vineyards to work among them. He met them first as a hired worker, and then as a farmer of his own small plot of land. French Dirt is a love story between a man and his garden. It's about plowing, planting, watering, and tending. It's about cabbage, tomatoes, parsley, and eggplant. Most of all, it's about the growing friendship between an American outsider and a close-knit community of French farmers. "There's a genuine sweetness about the way the cucumbers and tomatoes bridge the divide of nationality."--The New York Times Book Review "One of the most charming, perceptive and subtle books ever written about the French by an American."--San Francisco Chronicle
