The Golden Riviera - Softcover

Cameron, Roderick William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0960793887 ISBN 13: 9780960793884

Publisher: Editions Limited, 1984

Synopsis

The French Riviera-a magic name, conjuring up the most fabulous and elegant resort in the world. In this highly personal yet panoramic view, Roderick Cameron explores the myths and legends that have surrounded this coastline for centuries. He takes us behind the scenes from ancient times to modern. He traces the fascinating history of the prehistoric tribes who peopled the South of France, the Greek settlement, the Roman conquest, and he highlights one of the great achievements of French culture - the Provencal Romanesque.He looks at the coast through the eyes of well-known in eighteenth-century Nice; the intrepid English travellers of the nineteenth century; the naturalists and invalids who were increasingly drawn by the profuse flora and the fine climate.He also takes the reader on a guided tour of the houses of the famous habitues of this century, amongst them Somerset Maugham, Coco Chanel and Greta Garbo. Although born in New York and largely brought up in England, Mr Cameron has spent many years in St Jean Cap Ferrat, and knows this coast and its people well. He recalls the idyllic Riviera of his childhood (the era of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Tender is the Night), his years at La Fiorentina, one of the most beautiful villas on the coast, and he describes the changing face of the Riviera today.Through a wealth of fascinating incidents, the South of France -its sounds, its colours, its charm, its unique atmosphere —comes to life in this book.Travel must have been inherent in Roderick Cameron's genes. His father was an American of Scottish descent whose family company pioneered shipping lanes to Australia. His mother was a celebrated Australian beauty who lived in Europe, East Africa and owned a stud farm near Capetown. The author was educated in French, Egyptian, English, Swiss and German Schools, and lives in the South of France and Ireland. His houses and gardens, famous for their subtle beauty and imagination, all reflect his collector's tas

Edition details

• Publisher: Editions Limited
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0960793887
• ISBN 13: 9780960793884
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 322