The textures and tones of dreamy Provence
Nestled in the south of France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, is a land renowned for its
lavender fields,
fine cuisine,
golden sun, and
dreamy landscapes.
The region of
Provence has inspired such masters as Alphonse Daudet and
Vincent van Gogh. So enthralled was
Paul Cézanne by the Mont Sainte-Victoire that he immortalized it in a series of paintings. We enter his Provence studio, which still looks the same as it did over a century ago, as well as the house where
Frédéric Mistral, 1904 Nobel Prize winner, lived and wrote. We also admire the wrought-iron staircase and embroidered curtains of the
Hotel Nord-Pinus in Arles, which hosted the likes of
Napoleon III,
Jean Cocteau, and
Picasso.
This updated edition gathers the
region’s most remarkable homes and interiors, complete with
insightful captions, enthralling double spreads, and brand new photography. Across picturesque villages perched atop rocky hillsides, quaint gardens filled with olive trees and the heady scent of lavender, tiled rooftop terraces and warm, ochre tones: this book paints a gorgeous picture of Provençal living.
The editor
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN from 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
The authors
Barbara & René Stoeltie both began their careers as artists and gallery owners. With René as photographer and Barbara as writer, they have been collaborating on interior design articles since 1984, contributing to such influential magazines as Vogue, The World of Interiors, AD, Elle, House and Garden, Country Living, and House Beautiful.
Living in Provence
Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.7 in., 2.58 lb, 512 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-7286-6
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
