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Provence is not just a region ; it's a way of life. While its gardens offer visions of paradise
regained, its houses reflect a secret harmony between interior and exterior. A house in
Provence can be a Cardinal's palace, a bastide amidst the vines, the architectural backdrop
for a contemporary art collection, a dramatic presence on the ramparts of an ancient village, or a
hidden cabin screened by trees. Living in Provence takes you on an enchanted walk, rich in
surprises and detours, through sunlight and dappled shadow, with visits to private homes, charming
hotels, and other delightful hideaways. In this glorious region, where history and legend become
one, time flows differently, slowly, with a charm and tranquility found nowhere else.
Lucky are those who live in Provence ! From
the ocher hills to the lavender fields, and from
the olive trees blowing in the mistral wind to the
ancient cliffs sculpted by the elements, the beauty
of Provence is eternal.
The provençal home opens onto nature, the sea,
a forest, a shadowed terrace, or a flowering patio,
and defines itself through an uninterrupted
exchange between interior and exterior. Cabins
and cabanas on the edge of the Mediterranean,
small stone houses clustered together in the heart of
an old village, farmhouses and bastides encircled
by olive groves, fortified châteaux or ancient
abbeys enthroned in the middle of a vineyard, and
contemporary villas : there are as many different
styles as there are homes, all sharing a way of life
dictated by a feeling of well-being.
In the tranquility of their world, homeowners-some
famous, some not-share a common passion
for the natural riches of this region, which they
celebrate in their homes and gardens through
their choice of colors, materials, and forms-all
created with a keen sense of beauty. Whether
generous or modest in size, classic or contemporary
in style, furnished with traditional
works of art or modern sculpture, the element
which unifies all these homes is their spirit,
which reflects, according to traditional or more
minimalist styles, the speciality of the Midi :
its equilibrium and sense of peace.
A comprehensive "Useful Information" section is
included in this book, detailing the region's best
guesthouses, hotels, and restaurants, as well as
international addresses for obtaining authentic
provençal goods and services.
