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Markets of Provence: Food, Antiques, Crafts, and More - Softcover

Williams, Marjorie R.

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9781250051271: Markets of Provence: Food, Antiques, Crafts, and More

Synopsis

Provence, France, is justly famous for its dazzling light, vibrant colors, rich history, and flavorful foods and wines. And its markets have been the beating heart of Provençal life since the Middle Ages. In Markets of Provence, Marjorie R. Williams whisks you away to 30 of the best. This pocketable guide, complete with detailed maps and organized by days of the week, gives you all the information you need for your visit to this Mediterranean region.

Included are: indispensable advice on timing, navigation, negotiation and payment; tips on etiquette while surveying vendors' produce; and even some French language lessons to help you brush up on your essential français. Complete with restaurant recommendations and other useful tips, this book will help you get the most out of the experience. Supplemented with beautiful full-color photographs and color-coded maps, Markets of Provence is a must-have for every traveler.

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About the Author

Marjorie R. Williams is author and photographer of Markets of Provence, and coauthor and photographer of Markets of Paris, 2nd ed. A food and travel writer, her work has been featured in the New York Times, Afar, GoNOMAD, NPR's Travel with Rick Steves, the Telegraph, Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show, Rudy Maxa's World, Huffington Post, France Today, Edible, and House Beautiful, among others. She believes that exploring markets is one of the most rewarding ways of immersing oneself in the local culture. She has a B.A. from the University of Chicago and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Lesley University. 

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