An abundance of nature in a colourful display of poppies, sunflowers and fig trees is fragrant too with scents of lavender, rosemary and other herbs of the garrigue. Perched up high, unchanging villages offer a picturesque window on a serene past.

Here are remarkable Gallo-Roman remains, a cuisine full of the south served by talented chefs and a celebrated way of life...

All the wonder of Provence is expressed in 150 original photographs by the author accompanied by a fascinating and informative text.