St. Jean de Valeriscle
 
Description: As you can see, this is a quiet and very authentic medieval village.
 
 
     
   
 

These are some classic books about living life to the fullest in Southern France and Northern Italy. These books also celebrate the process of renovating older buildings in this area.

Toujours Provence
by Peter Mayle

Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes

A Year in Provence
by Peter Mayle

In Tuscany
by Frances Mayes