La Provence: Usages, coutumes, idiomes depuis les origines; le Félibrige et son action sur la langue provençale, avec une grammaire provençale abrégée

A vivid portrait of Provence unfolds in this richly illustrated volume, guiding listeners through the region’s centuries‑old customs, celebrations and everyday life. From the lively Carnaval and the ancient dance of the olivettes to the solemn rites of Holy Week, each festivity is described with colour and charm, revealing how the land’s climate and scenery have shaped its people’s joyful spirit. The book also sketches the everyday games, market rituals and culinary traditions that have kept the Provençal way of life alive through generations.

The second part turns to the Félibrige, the 19th‑century movement devoted to reviving and protecting the Provençal language. It explains the group’s literary and cultural activism, showing how poets and scholars rallied to preserve a tongue once threatened by centralization. A concise Provençal grammar follows, offering practical insights for anyone eager to taste the region’s idioms. Together, history, folklore and language combine to celebrate a culture that remains bright and distinctive despite the passage of time.