Margo Lestz: 4 books

Ahh, Provence… that magical place in the south of France. It fills our minds with images of lazy, sunny days sitting in the central square of a quaint village, just drinking in the ambience. While that’s all very pleasant, you can add an extra layer of enjoyment to your Provençal experience...

This book is not a guide to Nice in the traditional sense. It doesn’t map out tour routes or recommend restaurants. There are many other books that do that. It does recount stories about the people and events from Nice’s past that have helped to form the city’s character. These stories are meant...

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW: - Why sultry, sexy voices announce the tram stops. - How the Statue of Liberty almost stayed in France. - Why the library headquarters looks like a head. - If an eccentric Riviera lady really had a wedding for her dog. - Why Greek themed mosaics adorn the hilltop. -...

If you are intrigued by French culture and curious about the history behind French traditions, this book is for you. In it, you'll find a selection of short stories, written in a lively style, which often reveal little-known, but always fascinating facts about French customs. Would you like to know: *...