Angela Murrills

A fabulous book about exploration and discovery of food, culture and history in a relatively forgotten corner of France - The Languedoc. The writer seamlessly takes the reader through a number of her and her family's visits to the region, which culminate in fulfilling the vision to live in the area. Illustrated by sketches made by her husband.

When I bought this book, I thought it would be the typical story of buying and restoring a home in southern France. Although the author did this, the book itself centers on the author's exploration of various cities in Languedoc, with a particular focus on regional foods, with some historical asides thrown in. I have spent time in Languedoc and Provence and would recommend this book to any first time visitor to those regions.