- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Flammarion; New edition edition (22 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 2080107925
- ISBN-13: 978-2080107923
- Product Dimensions: 30.1 x 23.1 x 1.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,468,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ever since the nineteenth century, when the Romantics sought the savage forces of nature and British aristocrats began traveling to the Riviera, the countryside of Provence has fascinated its numerous visitors. The heart of Provence - the lower Rhone valley - offers an incomparable range of sites: Roman ruins, winding Renaissance hill towns, and labyrinthine grottoes dominated by lofty peaks. Yet the gardens of Provence have remained as secret as the region itself is celebrated. Gardens in Provence takes its readers on a fascinating private tour of some of the loveliest hidden treasures in the south of France: lavender parterres and rosemary hedges, magnificent shaded walkways, murmuring streams in chateau and cloister gardens. Author Louisa Jones spent more than five years visiting nearly two hundred gardens to produce this unique chapter in the literature of gardening and landscape architecture. Her lively and informative text marries history and horticulture, conveying all the charm of the region. With its extensive plant list and fully updated visitor's guide, this book is an unending source of inspiration for garden lovers.Spectacular photographs by Vincent Motte capture all the color, beauty, and magic of this patch of heaven on earth: be captivated by the splendor of the gardens of Provence.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The most gorgeous garden book available!
20 July 2000
Format:Hardcover
This stunning tribute to the gardens of Provence is truly a masterpiece. The author and photographer have captured the most breathtaking collection of photographs of crafted nature to behold. The care and artistry that is unveiled is the essence of the beautiful plants that are seen in this unique and exquisite area of the world. The wonderful herbs that are evocative of Provence are left wild or cultured into enchanting or simple shapes that enrich the senses. The heady perfumes of Rosemary, thyme, lavender, and all the other local favorites almost reach the olfactory glands through the seductive rendering of this landscape. This book is sensual browsing; put your rosemary, lavender and thyme nearby. Create your own aromatherapy. Better yet, go there!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
different from hardcover edition
29 Dec 2002
Format:Paperback
I was disappointed when I gave this book as a gift to find that it is not exactly the same as the hardcover edition. Some photos are missing that were in the hardcover edition so if you enjoyed that book don't think that this one will replace it. I don't know if the text is different.
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