Gregory Edmont, an American living in Paris, and his precocious Dalmatian, Jarny-Prince du Bois-de-Tanagra (JP), undertake a delightfully quirky journey to the south of France, where JP has been summoned by a desperate dog breeder to provide stud services.  Hopping aboard a vintage Vespa scooter, these unlikely traveling companions turn heads and charm locals as they meander through a series of colorful towns and villages.  A canine prodigy accorded a great deal of respect by the dog-loving French, JP provides a unique entree into provincial French society for his seemingly less worldly master.  No ordinary tourists, Gregory and JP encounter all manner of memorable adventures along the road, including a run-in with gendarmes, a fortuitous encounter with a coven of mechanically able witches, and a hilarious assortment of eclectic dining experiences.  Both travel enthusiasts and dog lovers will be charmed by this breezy odyssey as man and dog stray off the beaten path. 

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