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A Year in Provence
A Year in Provence
Author: Peter Mayle
Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they ae their long cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they boughta glorious 200-year old armhouse in the Luberon and began a new life.
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ISBN-13: 9780140294880
ISBN-10: 0140294880
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3.4 stars, based on 4 ratings
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 cedarbend avatar reviewed A Year in Provence on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I thoroughly enjoyed this book...spent last night after supper at the table sipping wine and reading bits out loud to my husband! I found it a bit eye-opening to read about the more "rural" French....they are surprisingly "down-to-earth". Some of us Americans tend to think of all the French as sophisticated snobs...apparently those are the Parisiennes to some degree, but the French farmer and laborer are much like us...only with a huge zest for life...and food and drink-whew! I also found it interesting the way the French get around the exorbitant taxes imposed by a typical European socialist government...we may, très infortuné, need some of those tips in the years to come here in America.
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Helpful Score: 4
I really enjoyed reading this, although, I would have probably enjoyed it more if I knew French. :) There are French words and phrases scattered throughout, but it is not essential to understand French to read the book. The book was very enjoyable, regardless. I enjoyed the author's sense of humor. Overall, I would recommend this book.
simgirl avatar reviewed A Year in Provence on
Helpful Score: 3
A lighthearted account of the first year's happenings when two English writers move to Provence. Recurring characters include restauranteurs, neighbors, handymen, and their wives. Fun commentary on the adjustment necessary to move to another country, buy a house, renovate, and finally settle in as townspeople.
MarciNYC avatar reviewed A Year in Provence on
Helpful Score: 2
This was a delightful book which I read while on vacation in South Florida - so it's not Provence, but it was a close as I'm getting right now! I waffled between wanting to hop on an Air France jet to Provence or Delta back to Jersey several times. Let's say the heat and the cold didn't endear me to Provence, but spring and autumn sounded just about right!

I enjoyed the written feast of life in Provence immensely. One of these days my husband and I will pack our bags and play tourist in Provence, but you bet it won't be in August! :)
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Helpful Score: 2
Great read, Peter Mayle writes in a style which makes youfeel as if he is relaying these tales to you over dinner.
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 reviewed A Year in Provence on + 34 more book reviews
This is just a really enjoyable read - - loved the insights into French culture, the love of food, and could completely envision the appeal of of Provencial lifestyle.
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Charming read despite its age.
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Peter Mayle brings Provence to life in this wonderful narrative of his travles through the region in the 80's. Very enjoyable and lyrical recounting of his adventures.
bvaughnfamily avatar reviewed A Year in Provence on + 47 more book reviews
I really enjoyed reading this.
I liked the chronological format.
Each chapter is a month of humorous events that begin early in the year, with buying a nice fixer upper in the French countryside, and conclude at year end with finishing projects and celebrations with food, fellowship and fruitful harvests of the region.

I like maps and found myself looking up the places mentioned so I could see it the areas for myself. To read about fields of lavender sounds nice; then to look it up on Google Maps (or geographic source of your choice) and read first hand reviews and see photographs of the lavender fields... that was pretty cool.
reviewed A Year in Provence on + 14 more book reviews
This was a nice, light read. Enjoyed the author's description of their "culture shock," and reading about the things they fell in love with and wouldn't ever get used to. Thought it funny how they come to view "tourists." Similar to "Under the Tuscan Sun," I recommend this to all who enjoy sitting down with a book with the ability to take them away to another country and life.
summerlady46 avatar reviewed A Year in Provence on + 44 more book reviews
I loved this book so much I have collected the several sequels to it. Being a retired French teacher and having visited France at one time, though not Provence, made this memoir all the sweeter, although it can certainly be enjoyed by anyone. The account of Mayle and his wife's year is amusing, informative and terrific story-telling. I laughed out loud more than once!
reviewed A Year in Provence on + 4 more book reviews
Very funny look at living in southern France as an outsider.
OurMissBooks avatar reviewed A Year in Provence on
This book is fun to read! Peter Mayle and his wife move to Provence and he writes about their experiences in one year there. Getting to know the neighbors and their ways, learning about business, culture and FOOD, and all with a great sense of humor. You could put it on the travel book shelf, the humor book shelf, and probably several others. I recommend it!
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Very easy and pleasurable read.


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