the Provence

Provence is the region in the south of France where English writer Peter Mayle and his wife have relocated. The book details life in this region.

Cannes

Mayle is invited by a Cannes book store owner to hold a book signing at the same time the Cannes Film Festival is taking place.

Avignon

Avignon, France, is where a major railroad station is located. The small Avignon airport boasts about direct flights to New York City in hopes of becoming upgraded to an international airport.

Ménerbes

Ménerbes is a town located in the Provencal region of France and is the nearest village to the Mayle residence. Mayle's wife finds their dog, Boy, on the road to Ménerbes.

The Lubéron

The Lubéron is in the South of France and is the scenic location of Mayle's fiftieth birthday picnic party. It is a region...