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Encore Provence

Encore Provence

New Adventures in the South of France
Biography & MemoirEssays
Pages
240
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Peter Mayle returns to the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence, offering readers another delightful glimpse into the unique charm and eccentricities of French life. Through his witty observations and personal anecdotes, Mayle explores the region's customs, cuisine, and colorful characters. This book invites you to savor the simple pleasures and unexpected adventures of living in one of France's most beloved areas.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

CozyLightheartedInformativeWhimsical
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Biography & Memoir Essays Travel

About the author

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Peter Mayle

Peter Mayle was a British businessman turned author who moved to France in the 1980s. Born in Brighton, Sussex, the youngest of three children, Mayle and his parents moved to Barbados in the aftermath of World War II, where his father was transferred as a Colonial Office employee. Mayle returned to England after leaving school at 16 in Barbados. He relocated from Devon to the Lubéron, southern France, in the late 80s but his plans to write a novel were overtaken by an account of life in his new...