The Most Beautiful Villages of Provence

by Michael Jacobs, Hugh Palmer

A place apart, a land of outstanding beauty and distinction, Provence is nothing less than an earthly paradise. From one of the most famous coastlines in the world, the Cote d'Azur, to the hills and mountains of the Luberon, the variety and culture of its villages are astounding.

It is in such small communities as those so beautifully photographed by Hugh Palmer that the true spirit of Provence is to be found. Brilliant sunlight slants across jostling terra-cotta roofs, and great plane trees cast velvety shade across ancient squares where the only sound is that of a moss-covered fountain. The Most Beautiful Villages of Provence stunningly evokes the beauty and spirit of Provence, which has drawn visitors to it from ancient times to the present day. Its enduring charm is here celebrated in Palmer's magnificent photographs of such gems as Riez and its fields of lavender or the mysterious cobbled paths of Crestet. These entrancing places, and many others, make this book a lasting tribute to a magical world. Featuring a special listing of hotels, restaurants, festivals, and markets, this book celebrates a part of the world that has entranced millions. 300 full-color photographs

Genres: Travel, France, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Alyssa Bohon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Borrowed this big beautiful book from the library and enjoyed hours of mental vacation in its pages - perfect for gloomy winter days. No ads, no scrolling, but large, detailed, gorgeous photos of French villages with arched doorways, potted geraniums, and magnificent mountain views...Just enough text to give a brief description so I didn't feel a need to skip past and get to the pictures. I want to check out more of the series!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully photographed book of those small villages in the south of France that one rarely visits. Aix en Provence doesn't make it here due, undoubtedly, to its size. A map would have been helpful to pinpoint the locations of these villages but a small quibble with a lovely guide to the South of France.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good large book on the older style villages of Provence in France. Very good photography.

[Judie Parks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect jumping off point for my trip to Provence this fall.

[Rhoda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Absolutely magnificent photos with limited annotations creating brief pictures of the histories of these beautiful and ancient places. You'll Wang to see them for real...

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous photography and well-written descriptions of the lovely villages throughout Provence.