
French Lessons
Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew
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Narrated by:
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Simon Jones
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By:
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Peter Mayle
We visit the Foire aux Escargots at Martigny-les-Bains - a whole weekend devoted to the lowly but revered snail. We observe the Marathon du Médoc, where runners passing through the great vineyards of Bordeaux refresh themselves en route with tastings of red wine (including ChĊteau Lafite-Rothschild!). There is a memorable bouillabaisse in a beachside restaurant on the Côte d'Azur. And we go on a search for the perfect chicken that takes us to a fair in Bourg-en-Bresse.
There is a Catholic mass in the village of Richerenches, a scared event at which thanks are given for the aromatic, mysterious, and breathtakingly expensive black truffle. We learn which is the most pungent cheese in France (it's in Normandy), witness a debate on the secret of the perfect omelette, and pick up a few luscious recipes along the way. There is even an appreciation and celebration of an essential tool for any serious food-lover in France - the Michelin Guide.
Here we have all the glory and pleasure of the French table in the most satisfying audiobook yet from the toujours delightfully entertaining Peter Mayle.
©2001 by Escargot Productions Ltd. (P)2001 Random House Inc., Random House AudioBooks, A Division of Random House Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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"Simon Jones performs Mayle's firsthand account with absolute assurance and skill." (AudioFile)
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Additionally, Simon Jones narrates the whole romp with aplomb and panache.
Delightful.
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Hilarious!
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Aural gastronomy
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What did you love best about French Lessons?
We love France - especially the food and the wine. This book highlights the unique food festivals in an entertaining, humorous and educational way.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
We were traveling in the car, so we listened to the book in one sitting. A perfect book for that.Very enjoyable and entertaining
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Delightful
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French excess
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Foodie Fun
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Appetizing Read
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Delicious
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. It had very interesting facts on French culture. I like to know why we do certian things the way we do them.What was one of the most memorable moments of French Lessons?
The stories of all the little fairs that he attended.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
If I could find the time to. It wasn't hard to be drawn right back into the story when I had a chance to listen again.An interesting trip through France
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