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It's easy to get to the Languedoc. Follow the Rhône south through France, then once you hit the Mediterranean, turn right. The mystery is, for generations people have been getting to the sea and turning left to Provence. This lack of attention means that the Languedoc is now France's last undiscovered Mediterranean secret.

Now Rupert Wright and illustrator Peter Glynn Smith introduce you to the region's winemakers, oyster farmers, canal people and celebrated inhabitants, living and dead, including Montpellier's dynamic mayor, Georges Frêche. You will learn about the region's troubled and fascinating history, visit bullfights and boarhunts, and hear about the writers and artists that have lived and travelled through this land."

About the author and illustrator

Rupert Wright has been a journalist for nearly 20 years, reporting from over 40 countries. Now based in France, he contributes to numerous publications, including the Financial Times and The Sunday Times.

Peter Glynn Smith ran an international design consultancy in London for nearly 30 years. He is now living and growing grapes in the Languedoc.

What the critics say:

"All you ever need to know about the Languedoc, this book is a cultural, historical and contemporary tour de force. Now you need never go there." Carla McKay, Daily Mail

"This book is a literary gem. Notes from the Languedoc is like a tremendous wine cellar - a treasure trove of treats. Rupert Wright is a mischievous, bold reporter who has met everyone and tasted everything. This is the best book on the Languedoc. Exquisitely illustrated, this is a book to savour, like a full-throated local Merlot." Jonathan Miller, The Sunday Times

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