The Romantic Roussillon: In the French Pyrenees (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Isabel Savory

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267670206 ISBN 13: 9780267670208

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a vivid journey through the Romantic Roussillon — a travelogue that guides you through sunlit towns, rugged mountains, and timeless vineyards along the French Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast.

This edition invites you to walk with the author as she traces history, landscape, and daily life in a region where Catalan culture meets Mediterranean light.

The book blends personal observations with sketches of place, people, and legends. From bustling markets and quiet libraries to wind-swept passes and ancient towers, you’ll sense how the land and its stories shape a distinctive corner of southern France. It offers a lyrical, accessible window into a landscape that rewards slow travel and attentive reading.

• vivid scenes of vineyards, markets, and countryside life that anchor the journey
• glimpses of historic sites, towers, and cathedrals tied to Roussillon’s past
• reflections on weather, landscape, and the enduring charm of travel by train and foot
• cultural notes on Catalan influence, local legends, and daily rhythms of the region

Ideal for readers who enjoy travel writing that blends natural beauty with historical mood and cultural texture. The book is well suited for fans of immersive, descriptive journeys along the Mediterranean fringe.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267670206
• ISBN 13: 9780267670208
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278