Provence at its finest -more than 500 spectacular photographs from one of the world's most popular tourist regions. Those familiar with Provence will recognize its stunning landscapes ablaze with color -the rich purple lavender, the golden sunflowers, the ochre sandstone, and the silvery-green olives trees. Gérard Sioen's photographs provide a whistle-stop tour of Provence capturing its essence in full seasonal and geographical variety -wind-sculpted mountains; cascading rivers swirling giddily into deep gorges; small villages peaking above misty landscapes; the overflowing, exploding color of street markets; sun-bleached façades basking in prairies of poppies -you can almost hear the cicadas' chirping song...
