Live and Work in Provence
Comprehensive, Up-to-date, Practical Information on Everyday Life
Published on 20. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-84528-319-3 (ISBN)
Description
Covers the contrasts of lifestyle in Provence. This title delivers information for those relocating, investing, doing business, working and living in the region.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84528-319-3 (9781845283193)
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Person
Richard Whiting draws on his experience of living and working in Provence for over 20 years, as well as that of his French wife, herself a newcomer to Provence over 30 years ago. He has also written the Buying and Renovating a Property in France, Starting a Business in France and The Homeowner's Guide to Living in France.
Content
Part one: Introducing Provence; 1. Early beginnings; 2. 19th and 20th Century Provence; 3. Geographical and administrative boundaries; 4. Climate& topography; 5. Outstanding natural sites; Part two: Practical Provence today; 6. Getting there; 7. The job market - seasonal and long term; 8. Education; 9. The property market; 10. Finances; 11. Retirement procedure; 12. Provencal food and wine specialities; 13. Health; 14. Sporting Provence; 15. Provence in the future; Part three: Understanding its people; 16. The native Provencal; 17. The outsiders; Conclusion: How to make the most of the Provencal way of life.