{"product_id":"the-most-beautiful-country-towns-of-provence-the-most-beautiful-villages","title":"The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence (The Most Beautiful Villages)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding beauty and distinction of the small towns of Provence have proved irresistibly attractive to visitors from America for the best part of a century. From the hills and mountains of the Alps and the Luberon to the rich vine-growing country of the Var and the delightful coastal resorts  these communities are special places indeed. In the small towns one finds the true spirit of Provence. Terracotta roofs cling at strange angles to stone and plaster; deep  velvety shade covers the ground beneath tall plane trees in some peaceful square  enlivened by the sound of water from an ancient fountain. Sometimes calm  sometimes vibrant  but always timelessly appealing  the most beautiful country towns of Provence are presented here in Alex Ramsays perceptive photographs and Helena Attlees evocative commentaries. This magnificently illustrated survey opens in the west of the province  marked by the Roman presence and home to the lively regional centers of Arles and Uzes. In the center of Provencethe departements of Var and Vaucluseare such attractions as LIsle-sur-la-Sorgue  famous for its antique markets  and Hyeres  one of the first resorts on the Riviera. Haute-Provence and Maritimes  which sweep around the north of the province and finally descend to the sea in the east  embrace the varied gems of mountainous Saint-Martin-Vesubie  coastal and Italianate Menton  and Grasse  perfume capital of the world. The variety revealed in this visual and textual feast is incredibleand all set in the dramatic contours of one of Europes most striking landscapes. Like other volumes in this internationally best-selling series  The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence is completed by lists of sights to visit and places to stay and to eat. 260 color photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946056806453,"sku":"ByrdShop_0500510873","price":28.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780500510872_ab8eb316-d008-4ae9-b0d8-97ab94862b02.jpg?v=1770147147","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-most-beautiful-country-towns-of-provence-the-most-beautiful-villages","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}