Passion for Provence: 22 Keys to La Belle Vie

Falling for France wasnt part of the Mediterranean honeymoon agenda. Pale rosé languid lunches on a sun-dappled terrasse and a dash of reckless abandon may have been to blame.Americans Gayle Smith Padgett and her husband Ralph leap into a long-distance love affair with La Belle France. Two decades and many beguiling assignations later they finally launch a quest for a nest in Provence.Despite a lack of French skills and connections the couple plunges full-time into French life. Through a series of faux pas and lucky encounters they unlock intriguing mysteries including Frances food-first policy and its dependence on Gallic shrugs.With self-deprecating humor and quirky candor the author reveals insightful secrets in Passion for Provence: 22 Keys to La Belle Vie. This delightful memoir will inspire you to pack your bags for Provence--for a sweet sojourn or just maybe a longer stay.