Markets of Provence
Subtitle: food, antiques, crafts, and more
By: text and photographs by Marjorie R. Williams with Dixon Long
Contributors: Long, Dixon, author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9781250051271
Subjects: Markets; Guidebooks; Pictorial works
Description: "Provence 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 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. Included are: indispensable advice on timing, navigation, negotiation and payment; tips on etiquette while surveying vendors' produce; and even some 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"--
Notes: Includes index.

"With Restaurant and Regional Specialty Recommendations"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Types of markets in Provence; title: Insider tips; title: Sunday markets; title: Monday markets; title: Tuesday markets; title: Wednesday markets; title: Thursday markets; title: Friday markets; title: Saturday markets; title: More options. Farther north villages ; Nice and other Mediterranean markets ; Truffle markets ; Christmas and Santon markets; title: Resources. Local food specialties ; Restaurants ; Useful market phrases.