In general, we’re not party people, but our good friends, Patrick and Jocelyne, had urged us to go with them to the local Le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre. They thought it would be a good way for us to learn more about France and meet some people from the village.
Edith Wharton: internationally famous writer, and first woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize who spoke four languages and was both a friend and confidante to prominent intellectuals including Henry James, Sinclair Lewis, Jean Cocteau, and André Gide?
Old Nice: Sitting in the sun when surroundings evoke childhood memories
Denyse de Bravura: an untold story of an aspiring French artist & illustrator during les années folles and the 30 years following World War I
Mark introduces us to Tony Jackovich with this very interesting story of their meeting and of Tony's life.
I love a good Vide Grenier. I collect vintage photos. Select a photo and 'Tell me a story' - Now it's your turn!
Elsa Behr, Drue Leyton and Sylvia Beach - a wonderful story of these 3 women, the Resistance and WWII.
La Petite Fantôme Gris: staying in a French state of mind - the the lovely story about the first Renault 4L exported to the USA
Chateau la Coste: Where we explored inspiring world class art, architecture, and superb surroundings including the Bob Dylan sculpture and not forgetting the David Hockney exhibition in Aix.
Come with us to experience French life beyond the cliché.
Magazine – Events – Experiences
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