"Another gem for the Francophile traveler: a guide to Provençal markets that's comprehensive, carefully researched, and a pleasure to read." —Clotilde Dusoulier, author The French Market Cookbook
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.
"Thorough, accurate and mouth-watering. Essential reading." —Peter Mayle, bestselling author of A Year in Provence
"A cracking, pocket-sized guide . . . full of flavours, advice and side-glances. She captures the relish brought to eating in a Provençal culture which segues seamlessly from spirituality to sensuality." —The Telegraph
"The French shopping bible—a day-by-day guide to the thirty best markets Provence has to offer." —The French Revolution
"Her tips on brocantes, local goat cheeses, vegetable vendors, and more had me dreaming of a sun-drenched vacation, straw basket slung over one arm." —Ann Mah, bestselling author of Instantly French!
