Another Year in Provence

In two to three weeks in Provence, you will enjoy warmth and sunshine, see vineyards and famous olive groves, wander through local markets, and breathe in the clean country air... But if you want to learn a little more about Provence, Peter Mayle's book will come in handy. With love and humor, the author talks about the subtleties of choosing Provençal wine and cheese, olive oil and black truffles. He discusses the benefits of siestas and exquisite foie gras. He confidently debunks the myth of the harm of fat and reveals the secrets to the longevity of Madame Calment, who lived to 122 years and became a symbol of the life-affirming atmosphere of Provence. "Another Year in Provence" was written eleven years after "A Year in Provence," Mayle's first book about the French province, which became an international bestseller. Over eleven years, Provence, of course, has changed, but peace and quiet, so rare in the modern world, are still not in short supply here – believes Peter Mayle.