The outstanding beauty and distinction of the small towns of Provence have proved irrestibly attractive to visitors from other parts of Europe and from America for the best part of a century. From the hills and mountains of the Alps and the Luberon, to the rich vine-growing country of the Var, to the delightful resorts of the coast, these communities are special places. This illustrated survey opens in the west of the province, marked by the Roman presence and home to the lively regional centres of Arles and Uzes. In the centre of Provence - the departements of Var and Vaucluse - are such attractions as L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (literally, an island town), famous for its antiques markets, and Saint-Maximin, site of one of the finest Romanesque basilicas in Europe. The two "Alpes" departements, Haute-Provence and Maritimes, which sweep the north of the province and finally descend to the sea in the east, embrace the varied gems of mountainous Saint-Martin-Vesubie, coastal and Italianate Menton, and Grasse, perfume capital of the world. The variety of these communities is revealed in this visual and textual portrait.
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Altogether pleasing. -- Daily News, 24 November 2002
Every travel agent's dream book. -- Philadelphia Enquirer, 15 December 2002
Every travel agent's dream book. -- Philadelphia Enquirer, 15 December 2002
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Helena Attlee is a journalist specializing in European travel and gardens and a regular contributor to World of Interiors, House & Garden and Country Life. Alex Ramsay is one of Britain's leading travel photographers. Most recently he was the photographer for The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Tuscany.
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The beauty of Provence is captured in this book!,
By Malgosia (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence (Most Beautiful Villages) (Hardcover)
If you, like me, cannot afford to travel to the south of France, this large-format book is the next best thing!!! Its stunning photography will really enchant you and leave you with a sense of regret that you cannot be there now, at this exact moment. Looking at the beautiful pictures of old but graceful buildings, narrow streets and dramatic landscapes you can almost sense certain serenity permeating those ageless country towns of Provence, endlessly basking in the golden rays of sun... Aaah, Provence....
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Not My Favorite Book,
By ILNDGRL71 (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence (Most Beautiful Villages) (Hardcover)
This classic coffee table book features prominent villages in Provence. The birdseye photography is lovely, but this collection could benefit from pictures that take you into the town and show the reader what makes each one distinct. I own a half dozen books that profile French gardens, homes and interiors - this is not my favorite book.
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