“And here we have nights more beautiful than your days,” wrote young Jean Racine in a letter to a friend, describing what life was like in Uzes and the Uzeges.
Concerned that the dissolute lifestyle of Paris might corrupt his nephew, Racine had been exiled to Uzes by his uncle, a member of the clergy. In the depths of the Provençal countryside, the cleric felt, there would be little to turn the young playwright’s head.
He was wrong, because Racine fell in love with it.
What Racine wrote almost 600 years ago holds true today: Uzes’ nights really are more beautiful than most people’s days. And its days…are magnificent.
We would like to share the beauties of the town and region with you, in the hope it will enchant you, just like it did Racine so long ago.
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“What a joy it was to read! I live in Montaren, the old village, full time and was captivated by the book. I saw so vividly many of the scenes and characters described. Bravo!” —Maggie Sietsma”
REVIEWS:
“What a joy it was to read! I live in Montaren, the old village, full time and was captivated by the book. I saw so vividly many of the scenes and characters described. Bravo!”
Maggi Sietsma, France
“Absolutely loving it. I have never known a writer whose voice shines through so clearly. Each story makes me smile as I swipe.”
Dr. Alissa Packer, USA
“The key was slowing down, as the French would do, and read as if I were strolling the streets of Saint Siffret. I was amazed at how many new friends I made, and the sights I was able to see.”
Lee Benson, USA, Deseret News columnist and author of ‘In Plain Sight: The Truth behind the Elizabeth Smart Investigation’
“Vacationing through a book. I have now travelled to a wonderful place through the descriptive words of the author. I have smelled, tasted, heard, seen and felt everything. I laughed, cried, and danced through the pages.”
Patricia Buchmiller, USA
“I’m reading it and loving it. So totally a Uzes state of mind.”
Barefoot Uzes, France
“As I’m reading (this) delightful creation, I continually am in awe and then quickly laughing out loud.”
Linda Kohler-Barnes, USA
“The descriptions make me feel like I’m there.”
Stan Merrill, USA
“Finished ‘Stones’ last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it.”
David Green, England
“Reading ‘French Stones’ gives you a great understanding of what it is like to be in this wonderful area of a wonderful country, and brings back so many great memories of a place we love.”
Mike Novack, USA
“I did not want the book to end, because I enjoyed it so much.”
Mark Garcia, USA
