Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only image doing when they made their long-cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious 200-year-old farmhouse in the Luberon and began a new life. In a year that begins with a marathon lunch and continues with a host of gastronomique delights, they also survive the unexpected and often hilarious curiosities of rural life. From mastering the local accent and enduring invasion by bumbling builders, to discovering the finer points of boules and goat-racing, all the earthly pleasures of provencal life are conjured up in this portrait.
Provence Series
Embark on a charming journey into the heart of the French countryside, where the idyllic pace of rural life meets the simple pleasures of good food and wine. Follow the experiences of newcomers navigating cultural nuances and embracing the authentic charm of a sun-drenched region. This series offers a delightful blend of gentle humor, keen observation, and a heartfelt appreciation for the beauty found in everyday moments.
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The sequel to "A Year in Provence". Peter Mayle's love affair with the south of France continues and deepens. Now he's got most of the building work organized, he's had time for a few trips - to the Cannes Film Festival, the Menerbes dog show and the wine caves at Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Отново Прованс
- 230 pages
- 9 hours of reading
“Отново Прованс” е последната част от трилогията на Питър Мейл, посветена на живота, нравите и особеностите на един от най-привлекателните региони на Франция. След четиригодишно отсъствие той се завръща, за да чуе разказа за престъпление от страст, да изгради въображаемо идеално село, да се разходи из Марсилия и да хапне в бивша бензиностанция. Посещава и нетрадиционно училище по парфюмерия, впуска се в експедиция за издирването на съвършения тирбушон, планира да си засади собствена маслинова горичка и изследва тайната на провансалското дълголетие. Дава практични предложения за занимания в летен следобед, прекарва сутрин на пазар на трюфели и споделя няколко куриозни причини да харесваш Прованс. Потопен в многообразие от вкусове, звуци, миризми и цветове, читателят ще открие за пореден път прелестите на едно забележително място.
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Anglický spisovatel Peter Mayle, jemuž se Provence stala druhým domovem, pro své věrné i nové čtenáře formou slovníku v heslech uspořádal svůj pohled na tento svérázný, levandulí provoněný kraj. Výběr hesel je ovšem velice osobní – čtenáři se tedy setkají s pestrou směsicí témat, jež autorovi přišla nejpřitažlivější, nejbizarnější, nejzábavnější, nejtypičtější: most v Avignonu a osel, česnek a kruhový objezd, levandule a Pařížané, větry a muzeum vývrtky, zahrady a pastis… Koláž dojmů a zkušeností, kterou Peter Mayle předkládá svým typickým humorným stylem, s nadhledem a zároveň velkou náklonností, propojuje všudypřítomné a pro Francii neodmyslitelné téma: jídlo a pití.
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- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The author has joined forces with one of England's most admired painters to create a vibrant and evocative book that brings to life the exquisite countryside of southern France.