Gardens in Provence

by Louisa Jones

Book Overview

Jones, who lives in Provence, spent five years visiting some 200 gardens to produce this text which combines history with horticulture to show how the gardens of Provence (in the south of France) and their surrounding landscape have developed in a continuing reciprocity. The 250 spectacular color ph

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2080135236
• ISBN13: 9782080135230
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.4" x 12.2"

Customer Reviews

Nice subject but poorly executed

The subject is very interesting, but the type face of the text makes it very hard to read. The choice of the photos does not speak for the Gardens in Provence. None of the colors of the photos are true to life. The choice of the photos could have been better to represent such a beautiful countryside of France full of sun, colors and life. All the photos are very dark, even a simple field of Lavender is almost black.

The most gorgeous garden book available!

This stunning tribute to the gardens of Provence is truly a masterpiece. The author and photographer have captured the most breathtaking collection of photographs of crafted nature to behold. The care and artistry that is unveiled is the essence of the beautiful plants that are seen in this unique and exquisite area of the world. The wonderful herbs that are evocative of Provence are left wild or cultured into enchanting or simple shapes that enrich the senses. The heady perfumes of Rosemary, thyme, lavender, and all the other local favorites almost reach the olfactory glands through the seductive rendering of this landscape. This book is sensual browsing; put your rosemary, lavender and thyme nearby. Create your own aromatherapy. Better yet, go there!