My first exposure to A Year in Provence was as a television series starring John Thaw (Inspector Morse). The saga of the Mayles first year living in Provence is chronicled in a chapter a month. They find themselves investing in many renovations to their 200 year old house while dealing with bewildering and amusing episodes of cultural differences with their neighbors. Their solution to get all the contractors to finish their work before Christmas is unique and amusing. In spite of the difficulties, they learn to love their new home and find much enjoyment in the food, wine, and characters who befriend them.
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