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 Books on Provence

Books and blogs on Provence. Discover the authors who write about Provence. Their words fill the pages of memoirs, love stories, historical novels and journals. Curl-up in your favourite armchair and let these writers inspire you to travel to the South of France if only for a brief moment.

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Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Book Review Seeking Provence by Nicholas Woodsworth

October 5, 2023
Nicholas Woodsworth wrote Seeking Provence, Old Myths, New Paths about his lifestyle transition that began with a “Career Discussion.” The book starts with meeting his new boss at the newspaper’s headquarters in London, England, to life in Aix-en-Provence. Woodsworth was not enthusiastic about the unanticipated leave of absence and permanent relocation to Provence. Regardless of …
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Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire

Dive into the Charm of Provence: Essential Reading List for Provence Enthusiasts

August 14, 2023
There’s something irresistibly enchanting about Provence. This idyllic region in Southern France, with its captivating scenery, sun-dappled vineyards, alluring lavender fields, and delightful cuisine, has stolen countless hearts. For those yearning to explore the charm of Provence, we’ve curated an essential reading list to transport you to this heavenly region from wherever you might be.  …
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Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb

The Essence of Provence: the Story of L’Occitane a Book Review

May 30, 2023
The Essence of Provence: the Story of L’Occitane, by Pierre Magnan, translated from the original French L’Occitane: une histoire vraie, Denoël, Paris, France, 2001, by Richard Seaver, Arcade Publishing, New York, 2nd edition, 2012. Book Review by Mary-Jane Deeb About the Author Pierre Magnan (1922-2012) was a prolific French writer born and lived in Manosque, …
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