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Chasing
Matisse, James Morgan
Part biography and part memoir, the author follows the footsteps of painter
Henri Matisse.
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The French Riviera: A Literary Guide For Travellers, Ted
Jones
Anecdotes and descriptions of the of the Cote d'Azur by many of the
authors who found inspiration there.
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The Illustrated Olive Farm, Carol Drinkwater
A compilation of Carol Drinkwater's three books about life in Provence on an
olive farm.
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A Year in Provence, Peter Mayle
The first of many books Peter Mayle has written based on his experiences and
adventures living in Provence.
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Colors of Provence, Michel Biehn
A new and revised edition (2006), including traditions, recipes and home
decorations from the south of France. Michel Biehn's shop is in
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
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Quilts of Provence, The Art and Craft of French Quiltmaking, Kathryn
Berenson
A new edition, with new cover, is to be released in April 2007. Carefully
researched, well written and beautifully produced.
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Cézanne's Garden, Derek Fell
Master gardener and photographer Derek Fell describes Cézanne's life and
gardening philosophy. The photos alone will make you anxious to visit not
only Cézanne's studio but his garden.
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Van Gogh's Garden, Derek Fell
Derek Fell's photos compliment Van Gogh's paintings as Fell describes the
flowers and fields which inspired Van Gogh.
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Renoir's Garden, Derek Fell
Yet another book by gardener Derek Fell. Unfortunately this book is out of
print. It is available "used" and it may be in your local library
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At Home in France, Ann Barry
A travel and food writer, Ann Barry purchased and has restored a house in a
village near the Dordogne. Unable to visit frequently, she obviously enjoyed
every moment she actually lived in her French home.
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French Dirt: The Story of a Garden in the South of
France, Richard Goodman
A New Yorker tries his hand at gardening near Avignon.
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Markets of Provence, A Culinary Tour of Southern France,
Ruthanne Long
This colorful book will give you a good taste of the produce markets of seven
small Provençal villages.
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