This celebration of the spirit of France is arranged by region to give you a privileged glimpse inside 15 ravishing French homes, as well as the regions in which they are set, including Normandy, Brittany, the He de Ré, Paris, Provence, the Loire and Bordeaux.
La Vie est Belle also features insightful essays on the traditions and characteristics of French life, such as flea markets, the gastronomic delights of different regions, fine wines, and classic furniture and fabrics of France. Included are recipes for authentic French dishes and quotations from great writers guaranteed to conjure up the ambience of the French way of life.
Celebrate the timeless beauty of France with this inspiring look at French interiors, food, wine, landscape, architecture and joie de vivre!
Henrietta Heald is an acclaimed writer and editor. Her most recent book - about a Victorian inventor and the amazing house he created in the north of England - was shortlisted for two literary prizes. Henrietta's love of France dates from childhood, since when she has been regularly to all four corners of the country, learning at first hand about its rich history, culture, food and wine
