The Magic of Provence: Pleasures of Southern France. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.The Magic of Provence: Pleasures of Southern France

When Yvone Lenard returned to her native France and purchased a house in a hilltop village of Provence, an enchanted world of food, wines, and unusual adventures&;including chicken rustling, flirtatious advances from neighbors, and a séance&;was opened up before her. This is her account of the spell cast on her by Provence, from her first morning&;s visit from a charming prince bearing a jug of the village&;s vin rosé to the growth of her friendship with a duchess in the local chateau. Lenard shares tales of travels to St.-Tropez and of visits from American friends who find unexpected romance and magic in Provence. Told with verve, wit, and Lenard&;s deep understanding of the French language and culture, this memoir includes tales of others who have been drawn to the region, including Vincent van Gogh, Brigitte Bardot, and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Ways to re-create the magic of the region&;s sensuous way of life include recipes for food and drinks and tips for entertaining in the Provençal style.

Yvone Lenard is a native of France. She is the author of several books on French language and culture including Parole et Pensee, and L&;Art de la Conversation, and of a novel, Chantal. She lives in Los Angeles and Provence.