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2024 Celebrating Author Marcel Pagnol in Provence After 50 Years

February 27, 2024

2024 is the year of Marcel Pagnol in Provence, marking the 50th anniversary of his death in 1974. Several special events will be held throughout the year to celebrate the life and works of this brilliant author and filmmaker. Pagnol Celebrations The festivities begin in Aubagne on February 28, Pagnol’s birthday. Marius, the 1929 play …

Books on Provence · François de Mélogue · Inspire

How to Write a French Cookbook

July 15, 2020

A Writer’s Dream I will never forget the morning I received an email from an established cookbook publisher and immediately deleted it, convinced it was a scam. They wrote asking me to write a beginner French cookbook for sale and promotion nationwide. I quickly scanned the email, deleted it, and began my day as usual. …

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Explore Works by Writer Marcel Pagnol in Provence

October 30, 2019

“I was born in the town of Aubagne, under the Garlaban crowned with goats, in the days of the last goatherds.” ~ Marcel Pagnol Writer Marcel Pagnol So begins the memoir of Marcel Pagnol, the master storyteller of Provence. If you ask someone which author comes to mind when they think of Provence, they are …

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Discover the Perfectly Provence Contributors

April 20, 2017

Perfectly Provence is the name of this website; it is also a community of over 40 contributors each of whom has a personal connection to the region. The list includes expats who have chosen to make the South of France their home: Rebecca Ronane is a dynamic life coach with a vision to create an …

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Books Set in Provence

April 2, 2015

Provence is a rich environment for writers. Peter Mayle sparked a trend for books about Provence, but reading fiction set locally is fun. Mary Lou Longworth has penned a series of crime novels based in and around Aix. Starting with Death at the Chateau Bremont. Books Set in Provence For many, Peter Mayle’s best-selling novel …

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Creative Writing Workshop in Aix

February 4, 2015

Book In Bar is hosting a creative writing session on Saturday 14th February, from 11-13:00 hrs. Don’t know too much about the content but have checked that the workshop will be held in English as well as French. Participation is limited to 12 people so call the shop on 04 42 26 60 07 if you …

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2024 Celebrating Author Marcel Pagnol in Provence After 50 Years

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