Franny Marten's life is unraveling. Expecting to meet her boyfriend, Marcus Marks, for dinner, she finds his wife waiting for her instead. After the initial shock wears off, Franny finds she has more in common with Clare Marks than she could ever have imagined. And, amazingly, the women become fast friends...
Lose yourself in the magic of Provence! Provence! Bring home a bit of France today with this close-up look by two French writers, both devoted quilters and connoisseurs of Provence. Breathtaking photos capture the essence of the region, and quilt projects and Provencal recipes offer ambience and delightful, hands-on activities. 9 quilting projects feature American Provence-style fabrics and authentic fabric from France, too! Projects offer a variety of techniques, such as quilting, piecing, applique, photo transfer, hand-painting fabric, and boutis
•France remains the most popular tourist destination worldwide with nearly 80 million visitors a year. •The average American visitor spends 9-12 days in France. •There's no such thing as an "off season" in the South of France anymore; our authors guide the reader to the hard-to-find bargains and best values on the Riviera. •The South of France is more accessible than ever, with new (seasonal) service from London via Eurostar, and a high-speed Paris/Marseilles TGV connection recently added.
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In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200-year-old stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubéron with his wife and two large dogs. He endures January's frosty mistral as it comes howling down the Rhône Valley, discovers the secrets of goat racing through the middle of town, and delights in the glorious regional cuisine. A Year in Provence transports us into all the earthy pleasures of Provençal life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons, not by days.
Provence and Cote D'Azur (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
This is the land for all the senses: the site of timeless light-suffused landscapes, the scents of lavender and olive groves, the taste of sun drenched produce and the sound of the sea gentle lapping the feel of the sun. This travel guide maps the region of Provence and sets it in its historical and cultural context. Learn about sites and sounds of Provence with maps, photographs and illustrations. All this and more can be found in the new The Eyewitness Travel Guide.
