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France
Photography
 The
Most Beautiful Villages of the Dordogne (World Design S.)
The Dorodogne offers splendid scenery, exquisite food and wine,
the finest examples of prehistoric art and some of the most
enchanting villages of France. This guide offers a journey through
the region, from northern gems such as Brantome to grand villages
such as Hautefort, found further south among the hills and limestone
valleys. Gastronomy and prehistory distinguish the villages
of the two southern-most areas, from the white wine of Monbazillac
to the prehistoric cave paintings of Les Eyzies, while the ancient
fortified towns of Montfort and Montpazier recall the struggles
of the Middle Ages.
France Photography.
 The
Most Beautiful Villages of Brittany (The Most Beautiful Villages)
A visual and verbal account of 31 villages and islands in one
of Europe's most popular tourist spots. The villages are drawn
from the four departments of modern-day Brittany: Finistere,
Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine and Cotes-d'Armor. Brittany is very
distinct from the rest of France. It is a place of dramatic
contrasts, a jagged coastline, fertile plains and wild moorland.
Its people and culture are Celtic; legend has it that King Arthur
and the Knights of the Round Table gathered in the Forest of
Paimpont, and that Merlin is buried close by. Centuries of religious
piety are enshrined in Breton architecture. Brittany's vigorous
and varied village life and architecture are captured here in
James Bentley's commentaries and Hugh Palmer's evocative photographs.
France Photography.
 Provence:
500 Photos
Anyone who has visited Provence knows that it is more than just
a place of spectacular beauty, it is also a way of life. These
500 photos include all things distinctly Provencal, from piled-up
spices, dried lavender, cheeses, and olive oil at an outdoor
market, to vineyards, poppy fields, and festive printed fabrics,
this book brings home the unmistakable flavor of a beloved destination.
Attracting travelers from across the globe, Provence offers
the visitor peace and tranquility in the striking beauty of
landscapes ablaze with color: from ocher hills and lavender
fields, to stark cliffs and swaying olive trees. Gerard Sioen,
an internationally recognized photographer and himself an inhabitant
of Provence, takes the reader on a personal photographic tour
of Provence's most celebrated sights. He showcases the region's
wealth of architectural styles, from contemporary villas to
log cabins, and from village farmhouses to historical homes.
Clusters of men try their luck at petanques on the village square,
where a few hours earlier a soap maker was offering her wares
at the outdoor market. Sioen plays hide-and-seek with the native
mountain goats, sheep, and horses, and immortalizes an apricot
sunset above a terracotta hilltop village. This stunning array
of 500 photographs revels in all the charm of this magnificent
and renowned travel destination. France Photography.
 Through
the Windows of Paris: Fifty Unique Shops
Shop windows and interiors are among the glories of Paris, as
enticing as its museums but far less tiring to explore. This
text sketches the history of shopping in Paris, evoking the
special character of the city. It features 50 shops, chosen
for their individuality and beauty of their displays.
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