PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR More Books Aix-en-Provence Map  •  IGN 2001 •  MAP A French-produced map of the city of Aix-en-Provence and surroundings at a scale of 1:10,000. Two Sides. 26x43 inches. (FRN411, $9.95)   Anything Considered  •  Peter Mayle LITERATURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES Another book set in Provence by Peter Mayle, this novel is the story of Bennet, an Englishman who places an ad looking for employment and finds himself living in a wealthy businessman's condo in Monaco. When a secret formula for artificially cultivating truffles arrives at the door, adventure ensues, leading Benett throughout the South of France. (FRN154, $15.00)   Avignon Nimes Map  •  IGN MAP A detailed travel map, published in France, which covers the Avignon region at the very good scale of 1:100,000. One Side. 38x52 inches. (FRN375, $11.95)   Bouches du Rhone Map 13  •  IGN MAP A French-made map of the Bouches du Rhone, the most westerly departement of Provence, at the very nice scale of 1:125,000. (FRN358, $9.95)   Corkscrewed, Adventures in the New French Wine Country  •  Robert V. Camuto FOOD •  2010 •  PAPER  • 191 PAGES An American journalist living in the south of France, Camuto travels far afield from Bordeaux visiting new winemakers from the Alsace to Mayonnaise, Corsica and Burgundy for this celebration of the culture and diversity of French wine. (FRN938, $15.95)   The Dream of Scipio  •  Iain Pears MYSTERY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES This edifying, complex historical novel interweaves three stories set in the lower Rhone Valley of Provence during thee dark periods: the fall of Roman civilization; the coming of the plague; and the fall of France to the Nazis. By the author of An Instance of the Fingerpost. (FRN470, $16.00)   Drome/Vaucluse Map  •  Michelin MAP A French-made recreational map of the Vaucluse region of Provence from Avignon to Valence at a very nice scale of 1:150,000. With cycle paths, city maps, nature trails and suggested driving tours. One Side. 38x43 inches. (FRN357, $9.95)   Encore Provence  •  Peter Mayle TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 226 PAGES Peter Mayle returns to Provence to detail the life of the village that the tourist never sees. Encore Provence combines personal reflections with a knowledgeable travel advise, providing yet another alluring portrait of southern France. (FRN128, $13.95)   Eyewitness Top 10 Provence & The Cote D'azur  •  Anthony Peregrine  •  Robin Gauldie GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions. (FRN881, $14.00)   Fanny  •  Joshua Logan CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2008 •  DVD Playwright, novelist, screenwriter, producer, and director Marcel Pagnol's original Fanny trilogy -- a nearly-seven-hour epic filmed between 1932-36 -- that captured waterfront life in Marseilles, France was turned into a musical in 1954, which then became the basis for this 1961 film from Joshua Logan. A simple tale, Pagnol's story revolves around a young man named Marius (Horst Buchholz) who lusts for the sea; Fanny (Leslie Caron), the woman who loves him; and his lovable bear of a father Cesar (Charles Boyer). (FRN973, $24.95)   The Five-Forty-Five to Cannes  •  Tess Uriza Holthe LITERATURE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES Set against a backdrop of the dazzling French Riviera and Northern Italy, these compelling tales, linked by the 5:45 train to Cannes, capture the drama of the lives of a young Italian, troubled American heir, three widows and other characters. (FRN766, $13.00)   Fodor's Provence and the French Rivera  •  Fodor's Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 456 PAGES A practical guide in the popular series, saturated with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining. (FRN714, $19.99)   Footprint Provence & the Cote D'azur  •  Kathryn Tomasetti  •  Tristan Rutherford GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A detailed, comprehensive guide in the Footprint series. With practical information on accommodations, food, events and sights. Perfect for the independent traveler. (FRN893, $21.95)   France Map  •  Michelin MAP A colorful, accurate and up-to-date map of France at a scale of 1:1,000,000, with scenic routes highlighted. We also carry a variety of more detailed regional and city maps. One Side. 40x61 inches. (FRN07, $12.95)   French Essence  •  Vicki Archer ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2010 •  HARD COVER  • 239 PAGES The story of Archer's dream come true is an enchanting one, captured in My French Life. A lover of architecture, art, furniture, and style, Archer now presents gorgeous photographs of lush gardens, timeless interiors, hauntingly beautiful village lanes, shops and restaruants in this illustrated tour and guide. (FRN946, $45.00)   Frommer's Provence & the Riviera  •  Frommer's GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 374 PAGES This practical guide, by two seasoned writers based in Southern France, covers Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon in detail. (FRA11, $19.99)   Frommer's Provence & the Riviera Day by Day  •  Anna Brooke GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 218 PAGES A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food to hotels, neighborhoods and shopping. With a separate foldout map of the city center. (FRN763, $14.99)   A Good Year  •  Peter Mayle LITERATURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Max Skinner loses his job, inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence and embarks on his new life in France in this fifth novel by expatriate Peter Mayle, very much in the spirit of A Year in Provence. (FRN618, $15.00)   Horseman On the Roof  •  Jean-Paul Rappeneau LITERATURE •  2005 •  DVD Based on Giono's novel about a spirited Italian nobleman in exile and his travels through cholera-ravaged Provence in 1838. Starring Olivier Martinez, Juliette Binoche and Pierre Arditi. (FRN943, $14.99)   Ladder of Shadows, Reflecting on Medieval Vestige in Provence and Languedoc  •  Gustaf Sobin ARCHAEOLOGY •  2009 •  PAPER  • 236 PAGES Gustaf Sobin (1935-2005) was by far the best American writer about Provence. His masterful novels written at his home in the village of Goult, between Avignon and Aix, include Luminous Debris: Reflecting on Vestige in Provence and Languedoc (1999), The Fly-Truffler (1999), and Ladder of Shadows: Reflecting on Medieval Vestige in Provence and Languedoc (2009). (FRN819, $24.95)   A Literary Guide to Provence  •  Daniel Vitaglione GUIDEBOOK •  2001 •  PAPER  • 259 PAGES Follow in the footsteps of generations of authors who found inspiration in Provence's beauty. With maps, 50 color and black and white photos, and short literary excerpts, organized geographically. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Virginia Woolf, Georges Sand, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edith Wharton, and Willa Cather are all represented. (FRN395, $19.95)   Luberon, Parc Naturel Regional Map  •  IGN 2002 •  MAP A detailed map of Luberon Regional Park in the mountains of Provence at a scale of 1:60,000. The topographic map shows bicyling and walking trails, recreational facilities and attractions (with text in French only). One Side. 38x52 inches. (FRN442, $14.95)   Luminous Debris, Reflecting on Vestige in Provence and Languedoc  •  Gustaf Sobin ARCHAEOLOGY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 247 PAGES A collection of contemplative essays on the deep history of Provence by the American-born poet, novelist and amateur archaeologist, who settled in the village of Gualt in Provence in the 1960s. (FRN818, $26.95)   Lust For Life  •  Vincente Minnelli ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2006 •  DVD A fictionalized biography of Vincent Van Gogh, starring Kirk Douglas as the artist. We also carry the novel by Irving Stone. (NTH18) (NTH133, $19.97)   The Magic of Provence, Pleasures of Southern France  •  Yvone Lenard BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2001 •  PAPER  • 312 PAGES Another American comes under the spell of la vie Provencale. This time, the author is a native of France, but after having lived in California since her teens, Lenard and her American husband leave their Los Angeles home for the Luberon mountains. These essays chronicle the idyllic moments-- sipping rum-laced tea with a local duchess on a cold evening -- and the misadventures-- having their money taken by an unreliable gardener-- of country living, sprinkled with anecdotes of Vincent Van Gogh, Brigitte Bardot, and other notable French figures for whom Provence has held a similar allure. Each chapter concludes with a recipe for traditional Provencale fare. (FRN449, $14.00)   The Man Who Planted Trees  •  Jean Giono  •  Michael McMurdy LITERATURE •  2007 •  PAPER  • 96 PAGES • FAMILY The inspiring story of Elzeard Bouffier, a shepherd turned tree-planter who single-handedly reforested a desolate region of southern France in now-towering oak and beech. Told with affection and lyrical simplicity by novelist Giono, the story was first published by "Vogue" magazine in 1954 as "The Man Who Planted Hope and Grew Happiness." (ALP12, $10.00)   The Messengers of Death  •  Pierre Magnan MYSTERY •  2009 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES An atmospheric thriller set, like all Magnan's work, in Provence, and featuring his engaging detective, Commissaire Laviolette. Tautly plotted and brimming with suspense, Magnan's fifth novel to be translated into English is a story of dark vengeance and avarice, linking the peasant community of Upper Provence to nineteenth-century South Africa. (FRN765, $13.99)   Michelin Green Guide French Riviera  •  Michelin Travel Publications GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES A comprehensive driving guide to the Cote D'Azur in the Michelin series, organized alphabetically and featuring detailed local maps of each region, city or village. With suggested tours, site plans of major attractions and a rating system. An excellent planning guide, especially useful for the independent traveler. (FRN271, $21.99)   Michelin Green Guide Provence  •  Michelin Travel Publications GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 384 PAGES A comprehensive driving guide to Provence in the Michelin series, organized alphabetically and featuring detailed local maps of each region, city or village. With suggested tours, site plans of major attractions and a rating system. An excellent planning guide, especially useful for the independent traveler. Beware: as wonderful as they are, Green Guides do not include information on where to sleep or eat. (FRN23, $21.99)   My Father's Glory  •  Yves Robert LITERATURE •  1991 •  DVD The screen adaptation of the memoir of much-loved filmaker and playwright Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974). The film presents a rich portrait of the Provencal landscape; the bulk of the action takes place in sunny lavender fields, when the protagonist and his Parisian family leave the fast pace of the city for the relaxed country life. In French with subtitles. (FRN451, $19.98)   My French Life  •  Vicki Archer ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2010 •  HARD COVER  • 239 PAGES A beautifully photographed romantic book about French style and culture -- and making a new home on an olive farm in St-Remy-de-Provence. Raised in Sydney, Archer has lived in London and Provence since 2000. (FRN947, $35.00)   My Life  •  Marc Chagall BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1994 •  PAPER  • 173 PAGES A memoir of Chagall's early life and influences, with whimsical illustrations by the artist. (FRN672, $16.95)   National Geographic Provence & Cote D'Azur  •  Barbara Noe GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES A practical guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur in the visually attractive National Geographic style, complete with photographs, illustrations, maps, and information about culture, nature and history. (FRN512, $21.95)   The Olive Farm  •  Carol Drinkwater BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2002 •  PAPER  • 332 PAGES Carol Drinkwater and husband-to-be, Michel purchase a 10-acre abandoned olive grove in the South of France, transforming an overgrown wilderness into a productive farm. From the glamor of Cannes to the charm of her own small plot of land, Drinkwater triumphantly relates how she realized her dream of a peaceful, meaningful life. (FRN925, $16.00)   Poitou Charentes Map 521  •  Michelin MAP A detailed map of Poitou-Charentes -- the region including Angoulême, Poitiers, and La Rochelle in west central France -- at a scale of 1: 250,000. One Side. 39 X 52 inches. (FRN206, $12.95)   Rhone Valley Map  •  Michelin Travel Publications MAP A colorful, detailed map of the Rhone Valley from Lyon south to Port St. Louis, the Cararmgue and Marseille at a scale of 1:200,000. One Side. 38x52 inches. (FRN64, $13.95)   The Sibyl in Her Grave  •  Sarah Caudwell MYSTERY •  2001 •  PAPER A delightful comedy of manners starring Oxford professor and amateur sleuth Hilary Tamar, the last in a series of four. In this installment, the story veers from Britain to Cannes, Avignon, and Monte Carlo. The action (as usual) involves taxes and a group of trouble-prone attractive young barristers. It's all very droll, much better than it might sound in a plot summary. (FRN539, $7.99)   Southern France Map  •  National Geographic 2012 •  MAP A detailed, full-color fold-up map of southern France by National Geographic at a scale of 1:465,000. Waterproof and tear-resistant, with points of interest and town location included in the index. Two Sides. 27 X 39 inches. (FRN750, $11.95)   Tartarin De Tarascon  •  Alphonse Daudet LITERATURE •  2010 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES Tartarin, hero of Tarascon in southwest France is sent to Algiers in search of lions in this burlesque novel by Daudet, originally published in 1872. (FRN944, $18.95)   Tender is the Night  •  F. Scott Fitzgerald  •  Charles Scribner LITERATURE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 317 PAGES Fitzgerald's tragic tale of Dick and Nicole Diver, a pair of wealthy expatriate lovers living on the French Riviera. Dick, a psychiatrist, and Nicole, his former patient, fill their home with friends, but cannot find happiness for themselves and slowly slip into psychological despair. Of Fitzgerald's novels, many consider this his most autobiographical. (FRN196, $15.00)   Time Out South of France, Provence And the Cote d'Azur  •  Time Out GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Compact and up-to-date, this is an outstanding guide for where to go and what to do in the South of France, from Marseille to Avignon to the Riviera. With regional maps organized by location and introductory chapters on culture and history. (FRN542, $19.95)   Toujours Provence  •  Peter Mayle TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 241 PAGES The sequel to the best-selling memoir "A Year in Provence," this is another touching look at country life in southern France. Describing the setting and people with detail and warmth, Mayle creates an evocative portrait of Provence, rife with amusing personal anecdotes. (FRN121, $14.95)   Village Walks Provence and The Cote D'Azur  •  Georgeanne Brennan GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  BOXED  • 52 PAGES Explore the French Riviera with 50 colorful, convenient cards, each with a suggested walk and map, including sights, cities and villages from Nice and Nimes to Cannes, Marseille, Avignon and Pont du Gard. (FRN901, $14.95)   The Vintage Caper  •  Peter Mayle LITERATURE •  2010 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES In this light-hearted tale by the author of A Year in Provence, Sam Levitt's investigation of a Los Angeles wine heist takes him to Bordeaux and Provence, with plenty of exceptional food and drink along the way. (FRN912, $14.95)   Walking in France, Exploring France's Great Towns And Finest Landscapes on Foot  •  John Souter  •  Gillian Souter GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A wonderful guide for the independent traveler, featuring walks in a variety of French locations and settings. There are several suggestions for strolls in Paris as well as walks in rural areas, small cities and vineyards. With maps and color photographs. (FRN533, $20.00)   Wallpaper City Guide Cannes/Nice  •  Wallpaper City Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES A stylish, thin (it fits in your back pocket) city guide compiled by the design magazine Wallpaper's local reporters. Well-organized, with chapter tabs, many photographs and of-the-moment recommendations for Cannes and Nice. (FRN993, $9.95)   Village in the Vaucluse  •  Laurence Wylie TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1986 •  PAPER  • 390 PAGES • FAVORITE A loving portrait of rural Provence and its inhabitants by a sociologist who lived in Roussillon just after WWII. It was a different world then, a traditional village with two telephones, a weekly bus to Avignon, and a single cafe. Of more than historical interest, the book (which has been in print since its publication in 1957) is an excellent introduction to the people and character of the south of France. With Wylie's black-and-white photographs. Divided into four sections; adult problems and worries; adult pleasures; and growing old. (FRN225, $27.50)   French Dirt, The Story of a Garden in the South of France  •  Richard Goodman BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2002 •  PAPER  • 203 PAGES Uh, oh! Another story of a foreigner (an American this time, with a Dutch girlfriend) transplanted to some quaint location in the south of France. Don't worry, though, this captivating tale, set near Avignon, is noteworthy for Goodman's willingness to work, growing passion for horticulture and his frank portrait of his not-always-so-lovable neighbors. (FRN417, $13.00)
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