Vie est Belle
The Elegant Art of Living in the French Style
Henrietta Heald
ISBN: | 9781849754521 |
Publisher: | Ryland Peters & Small |
Published: | 1 October, 2013 |
Format: | Hardcover |
Language: | English |
Links | Australian Libraries (Trove) |
Vie est Belle
The Elegant Art of Living in the French Style
Henrietta Heald
Celebrate the inimitable French way of life with this inspiring look at French interiors, cuisine, and joie de vivre. This celebration and distillation of the spirit of France provides a privileged glimpse inside 18 ravishing French homes, from chateaux to farmhouses, as well as the regions in which they are set, including Normandy, Brittany, the Ile de Ré, Paris, Provence, the Loire, and Bordeaux. The book also features insightful essays on many of the traditions and characteristics of French life, including pavement cafés, vineyards, classic French furniture and fabrics, regional food specialities, and more. Interspersed throughout the book are recipes for authentic French dishes and quotations from great writers and philosophers, designed to immerse you in the delightful culture and ambience of the French way of life.
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