Books, Films & Artists
The Luberon and its surrounds have inspired many an artist, writer and film maker over the years. To get you in the mood before your trip, why not have some fun reading one (or all) of British author, Peter Mayle’s books (also a local resident) -
A YEAR IN PROVENCE – Peter Mayle
TOUJOURS PROVENCE – Peter Mayle
ENCORE PROVENCE : NEW ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE – Peter Mayle
Keeping on the theme, Ridley Scott’s film A GOOD YEAR featuring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard, is a film adaptation of Peter Mayle’s book, A YEAR IN PROVENCE . The film is a light, romantic comedy and features many of the local restaurants, wineries and villages throughout the film. If you prefer French cinema, then the work of local Provencal legend Marcel Pagnol will be sure to move and inspire you –
A YEAR IN PROVENCE – Peter Mayle
TOUJOURS PROVENCE – Peter Mayle
ENCORE PROVENCE : NEW ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE – Peter Mayle
Keeping on the theme, Ridley Scott’s film A GOOD YEAR featuring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard, is a film adaptation of Peter Mayle’s book, A YEAR IN PROVENCE . The film is a light, romantic comedy and features many of the local restaurants, wineries and villages throughout the film. If you prefer French cinema, then the work of local Provencal legend Marcel Pagnol will be sure to move and inspire you –
JEAN DE FLORETTE
MANON DES SOURCES
LA GLOIRE DE MON PERE
LE CHATEAU DE MA MERE
Other well known residents in the Luberon include Pierre Cardin, John Malkovich, Peter Mayle and Ridley Scott. Artists inspired by the beauty of Provence over the years; Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and many others.
MANON DES SOURCES
LA GLOIRE DE MON PERE
LE CHATEAU DE MA MERE
Other well known residents in the Luberon include Pierre Cardin, John Malkovich, Peter Mayle and Ridley Scott. Artists inspired by the beauty of Provence over the years; Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and many others.