Peter Mayle – English writer of the 20th century, author of “A Year in Provence” and “A Good Year”, the latter filmed by Ridley Scott. He became famous for celebrating French lifestyle, humour, and culinary pleasures. His books mix memoir, travel writing, and gentle satire.
📚 Before writing, he worked in advertising, including with David Ogilvy. 🏡 Moved to Provence in the 1980s, where he wrote his most successful books. 🍷 His works triggered a tourist boom – Britons and Americans flocked to Provence after “A Year in Provence.” 📖 That book stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for over a year. 🎬 “A Good Year” was adapted by Ridley Scott in 2006 with Russell Crowe. 🍴 Renowned for his mouth-watering food descriptions, dubbed “literary gastronomy.” 🖋 Blended gentle irony with affectionate sketches of French life. 🏆 Awarded the Légion d’honneur in 2002 for services to French culture. 🌍 Later settled in the Luberon hills, becoming the emblematic “Englishman in Provence.” 😮 Curious: publishers first doubted anyone would read about “village routines.” 😂 Funny: after “A Year in Provence”, tourists knocked on his door thinking the book was a travel guide.