From the moment Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, uprooted their lives in England and crossed the Channel permanently, they never looked back. Here the beloved author of A Year in Provence pays tribute to the most endearing and enduring aspects of his life in France—the charming and indelible parade of village life, the sheer beauty, the ancient history. He celebrates the café and lists some of … some of his favorites; identifies his favorite villages, restaurants, and open-air markets; and recounts his most memorable meals. A celebration of twenty-five years of Provençal living—of lessons learned and changes observed—with his final book Mayle has crafted a lasting love letter to his adopted home, marked by his signature warmth, wit, and humor.
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A recap of his other books about Provence, with some additional back stories. I love Provence, and it was good to “visit” it again, but mostly the book was just a recap.
The book is good if you did not read his other books. It is a little two repetitive.
As a Francophile and having lived for a short time in Aix-en-Provence, I’ve always enjoyed Peter Mayle’s witty perspective on life in Provence. He will be missed.
Lots of fun to read !
Engaging, entertaining and humorous. Peter Mayle does it again… An absolutely delightful book!
I am a big fan of Mayle’s Provence memoirs. This nostalgic walk down memory lane is more a collection of almost random stories than the previous books I read. It is almost more like a long rambling early summer conversation at a cafe about life in Provence with a friend. Mayle’s recurring theme seems to be: life is enjoyed best by taking your time and simple pleasures are the best. After reading his books, I find it hard to argue.
Mayles’ final book is both charming and delightful! I will miss these “return visits” to Provence.