A Year in Provence [B0115]

1990 HCDJ. They had been there often as tourists. They had cherished the dream of someday living all year under the Provencal sun. And suddenly it happened. Here is the month-by-month account of the charms and frustrations that Peter Mayle and his wife -- and their two large dogs -- experience their first year in the remote country of the Luberon restoring a two-centuries-old stone farmhouse that they bought on sight.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Went to Provence last year and this invoked so much nostalgia and bitter sweet memories. I basked in the delicious food writing and wholesome experiences with friends and neighbors. Although he was a bit complainy here and there I think it was overall a very witty and well written sleepy time do nothing book when you want a bit of escapism."; "I loved this book. It was purely vibes, with a focus on home improvement, funny anecdotes, and French food. It really read like a journal of what this couple did/learned from their first year living in Provence, but in a good way."