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A House in the Sunflowers: Living the Dream in the SOuth of France
A House in the Sunflowers Living the Dream in the SOuth of France Author:Ruth Silvestre The is the story of a dream come true. In 1976, in the Lot-et-Garone region of southwest France, Ruth Silvestre and her family found Bel-Air de Grezelongue, a house that had been left, deserted and uninhabited for ten years. They fell in love with it. A House in the Sunflowers tells of their affair with the house, from the search and initial f... more »rustrations, their euphoria when they finally bought it and the challenges of renovation and gradual assimilation into the local community. It provides rare glimpses into French family life in the region that it is considered the gastronomic center of France, complete with mouthwatering descriptions of meals in the sun and fascinating insights into the history and customs of this area. In this charming, funny, and romantic book, Ruth Silvestre manages to include much practical and useful information for those who also wish to fulfill their dreams abroad. Lovers of France, its rural life and customs will be delighted with A House in the Sunflowers and its unforgettable love affair.« less