Markets of Provence: Food, Antiques, Crafts, and More [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Williams, Marjorie R.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1250051274 ISBN 13: 9781250051271

Casa editrice: Griffin, 2016

Riassunto

Provence, France, is justly famous for its dazzling light, vibrant colors, rich history, and flavorful foods and wines. And its markets have been the beating heart of Provençal life since the Middle Ages. In Markets of Provence, Marjorie R. Williams whisks you away to 30 of the best. This pocketable guide, complete with detailed maps and organized by days of the week, gives you all the information you need for your visit to this Mediterranean region.

Included are: indispensable advice on timing, navigation, negotiation and payment; tips on etiquette while surveying vendors' produce; and even some French language lessons to help you brush up on your essential français. Complete with restaurant recommendations and other useful tips, this book will help you get the most out of the experience. Supplemented with beautiful full-color photographs and color-coded maps, Markets of Provence is a must-have for every traveler.

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Recensione:

Thorough, accurate and mouth-watering. Essential reading for all market-hoppers.Marjorie Williams reveals the best of Provence's beautiful markets in this charming guide. Her tips on brocantes, local goat cheeses, vegetable vendors, and more had me dreaming of a sun-drenched vacation, straw basket slung over one arm --Peter Mayle, author of A Year In Provence

Marjorie Williams reveals the best of Provence's beautiful markets in this charming guide. Her tips on brocantes, local goat cheeses, vegetable vendors, and more had me dreaming of a sun-drenched vacation, straw basket slung over one --Ann Mah, author of Mastering the Art of French Eating

L'autore:

MARJORIE R. WILLIAMS is the coauthor of Markets of Paris. Her work has been featured in Afar, NPR's Travel with Rick Steves, The Huffington Post, France Today, and House Beautiful. She also blogs on travel, food, and markets around the world. Marjorie travels extensively and believes that exploring markets is one of the most rewarding ways of immersing oneself in the local culture. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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• Editore: Griffin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1250051274
• ISBN 13: 9781250051271
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 303