CanadaChevron QuébecChevron Québec CityChevron How did it strike you on arrival?Located in the Old Port on Îlot Hunt, an area facing the St. Lawrence River, Auberge Saint-Antoine is a Relais & Châteaux property inhabiting three historic buildings joined together. The lobby's height is impressive, and it sets the tone for the contemporary décor that wends its way through the hotel: dark grey couches, striped cushions, and pops of red throughout. Sounds lovely. Who did you spot in the lobby?The Relais & Châteaux association brings in an international clientele looking for high standards, which they will find here—from the attentive service at check-in to the next-level furnishings in the rooms. In the lobby, you'll see couples chatting over coffee, business travelers on their smart phones, and an occasional group coming from one of the meeting rooms. For families, there's a whole program of activities available to kids. How did the staff treat you? The service is faultless from check-in to check-out. The Clefs d’Or concierge services are full of entertainment and dining advice—or you can go the extra mile and get a free guided tour of the 700 artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries displayed around this museum-like-property, all of which were uncovered during its restoration. Tell us about the rooms.Rooms overlook the St. Lawrence River on one side and the courtyard on the other, so pick lodgings with a view if possible. Each of the 95 rooms is unique, featuring its own antiques and local designer touches. Most have hardwood floors and a calming palette of beige, concrete, taupe, and white. The most affordable room, Comfort, is just that—homey, classy, and, at 300 square feet, spacious enough for your morning yoga routine. Freshening up is essential after a long day in transit. Have they got us covered?The bathroom's heated floor, television, and no-fog mirror make a long pampering session a pleasure. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.Every hotel should have one of the Auberge's ingenious "Do Not Disturb" buttons next to their beds. Okay, sum it up: What's the draw of the Auberge Saint-Antoine?Staying here offers instant insight into the rich history of Quebec City. It's filled with artifacts that date nearly as far back as the city's foundation; at the same time, its contemporary services, décor, furnishings, and tech amenities anchor the Auberge Saint-Antoine firmly in the present, making it a top-level stay. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation will be the Guest of Honour at the second edition of the Toulouse Space Festival An honour all the more symbolic as Claudie Haigneré the first French woman astronaut and a dedicated patron of the Foundation is also the official patron of the 2025 edition This convergence powerfully embodies the humanistic and poetic values championed by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry several highlights will offer the public the opportunity to discover the lasting impact of Saint Exupéry and his Little Prince on the worlds of astronomy This event is another opportunity to highlight how Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s work inspires future generations See you at the Toulouse Space Festival 2025 Do you want to bring the Little Prince to life in your sketchbook Follow our simple tutorial and let your creativity speak After a huge success at the Bassins des Lumières in Bordeaux the immersive exhibition “Le Petit Prince :.. reopens its doors for a season filled with adventures and discoveries AccueilContenu pédagogiqueRessources supplémentaires Le Petit Prince Magazine 2025 Antoine de Saint-ExupéryLa fondation hello@lepetitprince.com Le Petit Prince Licensing13 Boulevard Edgar Quinet75014 Paris, France Le Petit Prince® © Succession Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 2025 – Mentions légales – Site imaginé par Guillaume Delalande HomeAdditional content The Little Prince Magazine 2025 Antoine de Saint-ExupéryThe foundation Le Petit Prince Licensing :13 Boulevard Edgar Quinet75014 Paris Le Petit Prince® © Succession Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 2025 – Legal notices – Site designed by Guillaume Delalande Quebec's charming museum-hotel that just earned two Michelin keysThe luxurious and historic hotel Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page A rite of passage for every Canadian should be to visit and experience the delights of Quebec City the enchanting city boasts the majestic St intricately intertwined with the history of the city More than 5,000 artifacts have been discovered here with hundreds on a revolving display throughout its walls where a memorable experience is always guaranteed The new guide highlights the best hotels across the country that represent a very special exceptional or extraordinary stay worthy of one By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. the French-Canadian farmhouse-inspired restaurant that is now part of Auberge Saint-Antoine I enjoy breakfast from a dazzling menu that includes buckwheat and nori pancakes with smoked salmon and a perfectly poached egg as well as La Grillade of grilled beef shoulder and a sunny-side-up egg All the ingredients are from sustainable and responsible farming and Quebec products The extraordinary wine list includes 750 different labels from 14 countries with a cellar that houses over 7,000 bottles many of which are private imports and vins de garde Enjoying the food and ambiance of Chez Muffy It was not until 1992 that the first 23 rooms of the Auberge were built It was during this excavation that artifacts were found One need not have a professional eye to appreciate the museum quality of our surroundings The check-in and concierge counters are made from 18th century wharf timbers and there are statuettes of Saint Anthony the entire comfortable lobby is a tribute to Quebec history The walls are decorated with whimsical artifacts behind glass; a toothbrush that show us the high standard of living centuries ago A stroll through the quaint streets of the town is the stuff that a shopper’s dreams are made of art and jewellery in shops owned by local artisans has us wanting some of everything From jewels to alpaca socks to sheepskin hats sweatshirts emblazoned with the Quebec City logo pastry shops and restaurants that offer Quebec specialties line the streets Can we leave Quebec City without tasting poutine close my eyes and open my ears to the United Nations of languages spoken in conversations around me The world’s tourists seem to be converging on Quebec City this weekend Even global street artists have found a convenient niche here My companion insists I sit for a portrait by a street artist As Javier Gadenas Ponce of Peru makes me comfortable in his booth and begins drawing his interpretation of my face “I am working in black and white,” he says besides a lovely bar menu and a mixologist extraordinaire a heavy glass window shields one of the last two French canons a witness of a battle long-gone and a cannonball still embedded in the wood of an English ship In the bar we discover one of three military batteries of the city It is the only battery visible in Quebec today A full-size private cinema is available for private screenings and events with a selection of films and churches are within comfortable walking distance of Auberge Saint-Antoine It is an excellent headquarters for a Quebec City adventure transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy This year, there are 80th anniversaries of World War II events almost every day—the D-Day anniversary on June 6 was a big one One example: I saw a small news piece about a pilot last month and have been thinking about it ever since. July 31st was the day in 1944 when the French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery (Saint-Ex) took off on a photo reconnaissance mission and was never seen again He had flown his P-38 Lightning across the Mediterranean on a four-hour mission from Corsica Saint-Ex is the creator of "The Little Prince" (French title: "Le Petit Prince") a children's book that has transcended the decades since its 1943 publication Saint-Ex was a pilot for the new airline industry in Europe which became a reality after the end of World War I He flew professionally for an early French airline while writing on the side about the still-new 20th-century invention of flight New airplanes were created during the Second World War to transport war and death across borders Those capable aircraft also transported passengers and cargo across national borders Saint-Ex, flying the mail from Toulouse, France, to Dakar, Senegal, described flying at night in his first novel, "Southern Mail" (French title: "Courrier Sud") “A sky as pure as water bathed the stars and revealed them." He wrote Saint-Ex wrote about flying with a sense of philosophical reality Flying is no game but something else—something unexplainable—a new reality that the pilot can control only so much He wrote the following in his 1939 memoir "Wind, Sand And Stars" (French title: "Terre des hommes"). “He should never let the clouds close beneath him but should dive through them at the right moment even if that means flying at an altitude of only fifty meters," Saint-Ex wrote "Navigating by the compass in a sea of clouds over Spain is very dashing...but you want to remember that below the sea of clouds lies eternity.” Saint-Ex was prophetic in his writings and the world-changing effects of the new aviation era He wrote in his memoir that the airplane has changed the world but cannot be considered an end "All manmade machines are tools in his service He also expanded on the evolution of the aircraft in "Wind And Stars," turning to the beauty of the form “Designers and engineers work for generations to turn the first machines into a natural aesthetic object...to give a hull or fuselage the elementary purity of a human breast or shoulder and balance a wing to the point where it passes unnoticed and seems flawless in its perfection...its parts mysteriously fused and resembling in their unity a poem.” Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany invaded France and Saint-Ex escaped through Portugal and went to the United States He was with a squadron that flew American P-38 Lightnings which had been converted to photo reconnaissance aircraft He was required to take a very intense seven-week training course before his first mission He continued to write throughout these missions Saint-Ex frequently flew with a lined notebook during his long and some of his philosophical writings were created during periods when he could reflect on the world below him The Saint-Ex biographer Stacy Schiff wrote: "Rarely have an author and a character been so intimately bound together as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and his Little Prince." She also remarked on their dual fates: "The two remain tangled together it also lets us celebrate a gifted pilot and writer Dan Patterson is a Community Voices Producer and Aviation Commentator at WYSO. This story was produced at the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices. (WJAR) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence said Thursday that retired Bishop LouisGelineau died at age 96 Officials said he passed away Thursday at the St where he served as a chaplain for more than 10 years Gelineau served as the sixth bishop of Providence for more than 25 years the diocese said Gelineau ordained more than 120 men to the priesthood and created a structure to organize diocesan administration and ministries that is still in use today Gelineau was named in several lawsuits claiming he covered up priest sex abuse within the diocese He was the first bishop to take the stand in a Rhode Island courtroom to testify in a pretrial hearing for a priest accused of sexual abuse The diocese said funeral and burial arrangements will be announced at a later time Donations may be made in his memory to the Priest Retirement Fund atOne Cathedral Square in Providence or online at the Diocese of Providence's website. Little had been written about the historical Consuelo and even less had been written about her art Consuelo was better remembered as the tempestuous wife of Antoine St and the muse for his petulant rose character in The Little Prince Records of her childhood in El Salvador were scant; she had spent most of her adult life in France Consuelo was left alone in Paris during the German occupation to a place she called “The Kingdom of Rocks,” an artist colony and refuge during the war Consuelo had written two memoirs of her time in the place where she elides tricky questions about whether or not she slept with some of the hot artists she met there with a good deal of wistful musing about the mistral and humble-braggadocio I knew that what had already been written about Consuelo including what she had written about herself would not breathe sufficient life into my character Consuelo was not in the small museum of Surrealism that I had visited the day before because of the slight way she showed up in other records–as a wife with brief mention of her artistic aspiration but not of her art—I didn’t expect her to be more famous Surrealist women in that circle made unremarkable appearances in the museum I imagined that some of them might have been her friends though I have no way of verifying this theory but unlike those Surrealist women who came to be reconsidered at the end of the 20th century their work properly celebrated and studied The confinement of her marriage?—stayed buried but I took a mediocre camera and a notebook in which I had transcribed the walking directions from Mapquest on my laptop–out of the village of Robion and through the Luberon mountain range I found fields of lavender and stalls selling soap back towards the train station in Cavaillon where I had arrived a couple of nights before I entered a small market and found more sliced melons eating my melon and consulting a pair of satin-eyed horses who proffered their long noses over a fence not artists,” said Roland Penrose to feminist scholar Whitney Chadwick in the 1980s then in her late 60s and living in Mexico City I was too busy rebelling against my family and learning to be an artist.” The misogyny and objectification the Surrealist women experienced in their time was not just characteristic of the ordinary patriarchy around them but central to the ideals of femininity laid out in Andre Breton’s Surrealist Manifesto: “Women are the most marvelous and disturbing problem in all the world.” The most useful women were muses I was struck by this mythology’s concept of humans at the heart of its creation story: insight These were the qualities that made humans real When I finally arrived in Oppède-le-Vieux I was out of breath The path had wound itself in tightening circles as the elevation peaked and the light was swelling over the soft mountains Pink roses spilled over a crumbling wall and the village lay before me inspecting each small structure that had once been a dwelling and I sat in a pew of the church and took some notes attempting to record everything that I could see: mountains many Surrealist women grew tired of being pliant muses and broke with the male-dominated collectives to create their own bonds of artistic companionship They remade the rule-bound magic of Surrealism by living by their own fantastic rituals and remaking the world with their creations The label of “Surrealist” had become too loaded and proprietary though the women embraced their own mortal magic When Breton applied the term Surrealist to Frida Kahlo perhaps simply because she was a Latin American female artist familiar with death and the divine an interest in prophecy and dreams–these could be threads traced around Europe and Latin America The Spiritualist and occult practices adopted by Surrealists in the service of art-making were connected to similar Spiritualist and occultist practices embraced by the Theosophist dictator of El Salvador at the time (from whom the fictional Consuelo and her fictional younger sister Graciela flee in my novel.) While amongst the artists the supernatural informed automatic writing seances and potions dyed with food coloring provided self-absolution for his 1932 massacre of 30,000 mostly Black and Indigenous people “It is a greater crime to kill an ant than a man and an ant cannot,” he is remembered for saying Color theories were neatly applied to the caste system of skintone introduced by Spanish colonists dovetailing with the General’s eugenicist impulses I never found any record of the real Consuelo acknowledging La Matanza or of any experience or feeling toward the dictator’s ideas and regime Many Salvadorans at the time were no different But I wondered about another version of her someone who had witnessed both of these surreal worlds I experienced something akin to heatstroke as I began walking back to Robion A kind man in his eighties met me on my walk His name was Domenique and he offered me cherries from his orchard and showed me his paintings–dark landscapes in oil He drove me back to Robion in his tiny car It would be over a decade before I would finish my book About four years after I walked through the Luberon to find the kingdom of rocks I had a baby at home and an incomplete manuscript and I encountered Whitney Chadwick’s book Women Artists and the Surrealist Movement I’d borrowed Chadwick’s book from the library at the university where I taught but had to return it and wasn’t able to check it out again sitting on top of a free pile in the graduate lounge that I noticed on my hasty path from my office to the restroom to clean my breast pump and I was teaching classes at night while my husband worked during the day I was so deliriously exhausted that I regularly experienced aural hallucinations and it seemed the fluorescent lights in the graduate lounge were winking in time with my mind I guess Surrealist women weren’t cool/serious anymore I stuffed the book into my breast pump bag Chadwick doesn’t write about the historical Consuelo but she writes about the other women who made art about their bodies Reading their stories I recognized in their dreams in their refusals to live inside other people’s projections and in their fierce desire for artistic community navigating history and my responsibility to it resenting expectations of this yet unfinished thing timewarped process of writing a novel reminds me now of the looped sequence of creation in the Popol Vuh the mythical epic’s surreal movement between gathering the materials to make human beings and then three-quarters of the way into the text—after Blood Woman multiplies maíz (the key ingredient for infusing human beings with insight after her journey through the Middle World after a wild series of tales involving owls and false hearts—time abruptly resets and the narrators insist upon an eternal present Consuelo separated entirely from the incomplete histories that had been written about her My Consuelo freezes in Paris and wraps herself up in woolen armor and wears a spider floating in resin around her neck searching the series of caves and keystone arches leftover from the Romans Amongst the pale dusty ancient stones I glimpsed a small face nothing to draw attention to this one stone unlike all the others but later my mediocre camera told me otherwise alive both in the history and in the fiction though it was years and drafts later when I wrote about Consuelo sculpting the face Consuelo had sculpted the face of her long-estranged sister Graciela into the stone in order to make a lasting work of art in a ruin The Volcano Daughters by Gina María Balibrera is available from Pantheon Books an imprint of Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature Masthead About Sign Up For Our Newsletters How to Pitch Lit Hub Privacy Policy Support Lit Hub - Become A Member Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving Degan Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Michigan Following service in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps he did postgraduate study in law and economics on a Fulbright grant at the London School of Economics Antoine joined the Michigan Law faculty in 1965 He was dean of the Law School from 1971 to 1978 His teaching specialties were labor and employment law and contracts the Law School made him a Distinguished Alumnus.St Antoine has been a labor arbitrator for more than 40 years and was president of the National Academy of Arbitrators in 1999-2000 He also was a member of the board of directors and the executive committee of the American Arbitration Association He is a past secretary and council member of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section and a past chair of the Michigan Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Section For 35 years he was a member of the United Auto Worker’s (UAW) Public Review Board He was the initial chair of the UAW-General Motors Legal Services Plan and is a past member and chair of the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board.St Antoine is co-editor of a leading labor law casebook and editor of the National Academy of Arbitrators’ The Common Law of the Workplace: The Views of Arbitrators He has been a visiting professor at Cambridge and has taught at the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies Taylor Award from the American Arbitration Association for his contributions to industrial peacekeeping and the collective bargaining process your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt Specialist London bookstore Peter Harrington is selling an original typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic "Le Petit Prince" complete with the author's hand-written corrections and drawings includes some passages that were later edited out will go on sale at the Abu Dhabi Art Festival in the United Arab Emirates next month alongside Saint-Exupéry's French Ministry of Culture-issued passport They are set to go on sale for at least $1.25 million (€1.15 million) The typed copy of the text was produced in New York by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry while in exile from Nazi-occupied France in the 1940s It features what is believed to be the first written appearance of the famous lines: “On ne voit bien qu’avec le cœur L’essentiel est invisible pour les yeux” (“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly What is essential is invisible to the eye”) said it was one of three known versions of the transcript; one is held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (France’s National Library) and the other in the Harry Ransom Center in Austin "Unlike the other two who were given to people he kept this one and it was his own working copy of the typescript so that's what makes it extra special," Jay said "You don't usually get something of this status," he added citing the example of the scroll typescript for Jack Kerouac's novel "On The Road" "The market for rare and ancient books is very different from any other market in the sense that you don't often sell for millions," he said "Le Petit Prince" was published in the US in 1943 in French and English it is the most translated book in the world Saint-Exupéry disappeared during a flying mission over the Mediterranean in July 1944 and never got to witness his book’s worldwide success The Little Prince among Men” from February 25th to June 30th Discover Arnaud Nazare-Aga’s spellbinding creations the trepidatious life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and the incredible genesis of his Little Prince 🎫 Reserve your tickets now at www.expo-petitprince.com the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation will be the Guest of Honour at the second edition.. To celebrate Antoine de Saint Exupéry is to pay tribute to freedom and poetry 2024 was a day rich in emotions and events precisely from the airfield where Antoine de Saint Exupéry took off in his Lightning P-38 for his last flight the Borgo municipality and its main partners – the French government and the Corsican Chamber of Commerce and Industry – organized an exceptional commemoration in the presence of the family of the author of The Little Prince a mass was presided over by Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in the Church of the Annunciation in Borgo where a souvenir book was unveiled and an olive tree planted in the presence of Olivier d’Agay grand-nephew of the pilot-writer and President of the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation The ceremony continued at Camp Colonna d’Istria where a stele was unveiled following the Lyre Bastiaise’s rendition of “Honneurs au Champs” and the French Anthem “La Marseillaise” A flight by PUMA emotionally concluded this moment of remembrance of Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s sacrifice for the Liberation of France on July 31 the day of commemorations ended at 6:30pm at Bastia-Poretta airport in collaboration with the ANORAAE and ANSORAAE associations.In the evening the prizes were awarded for the “Parle-moi de Saint Exupéry” educational memory competition organized by the Office National des Combattants et Victimes de Guerre which saw the participation of 140 pupils in Haute-Corse You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Directed by Pablo Agüero, Saint-Ex takes viewers back to the 1930s, to the heart of Argentina, to follow the story inspired by the life of the famous writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This historical drama tells of a time when Saint-Exupéry an activity that took him over the wild and dangerous lands of South America When his friend and mentor Henri Guillaumet disappears during a mission Saint-Exupéry undertakes a daring rescue mission in the fearsome Andes an adventure that will push him to surpass his own limits which also includes Diane Kruger and Vincent Cassel promises an intense and sensitive interpretation of this story of courage and loyalty Saint-Ex will be shown in cinemas from December 11 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is an Aéropostale pilot in Argentina his best friend and Aéropostale's top pilot This impossible quest forced him to surpass himself making his ability to dream his greatest strength.. the film celebrates the spirit of resilience and courage of theaviation pioneers while tackling timeless themes such as friendship Saint-Exupéry plunges the viewer into the perilous world of the Compagnie Générale Aéropostale the legendary company that opened up air routes across landscapes as sublime as they were unforgiving struggles to keep the company afloat in the face of train competition and technological challenges sets the tone: every mission is a gamble against death The plot thickens when Guillaumet's plane disappears in the Andes Mountains Guillaumet is never seen lost in the icy desert and his fate remains an enigma throughout the film This quest becomes a real challenge against time and nature magnified by the poignant relationship between Saint-Exupéry and Noëlle played with great humanity by Diane Kruger underline the emotional depth of this adventure One of the film's most impressive scenes illustrates Saint-Exupéry's inventiveness as he draws inspiration from bird flight to enable his plane to cross the Andes he demonstrates an uncommon practical genius and courage all the more remarkable at a time when technology was extremely limited These moments highlight the resourcefulness and genius ofaviation pioneers capable of flying rustic machines in unimaginable conditions testifies to Saint-Exupéry's visionary creativity and love of flight Pablo Agüero 's direction is a veritable tour de force the desert sandstorms and the vast expanses of sky and sea captivate with their raw beauty particularly in scenes where Saint-Exupéry crosses storms or encounters evocative symbols - a sheep - reminiscent of the Little Prince's imagination composed of piano and symphonic orchestrations amplifies this contemplative atmosphere while maintaining constant dramatic tension The contrast between the visual poetry and the gravity of the situations creates a unique cinematic experience plays an authoritarian but desperate director adding further tension with striking lines like "Saint-Exupéry Saint-Ex is more than a historical re-enactment; it deals with profoundly human issues The camaraderie between Saint-Ex and Guillaumet embodies the very essence of friendship while the film explores the boundary between dedication and obsession willing to risk their lives to accomplish their mission highlights values such as sacrifice and resilience The film also tackles socio-political issues, such as the failure of theaeropostale in the face of the upheavals of its time. The final line, "We conquered the Cordillera, we conquered death, but we couldn't save the aeropostale company and we didn't see the rise of fascism", lends the film a contemporary resonance and recalls Saint-Exupéry 's tragic role as an aviator during the Second World War Saint-Ex appeals above all to viewers who appreciate contemplative narratives and poetic historical frescoes Lovers ofhuman adventures and great reflections on the courage friendship andingenuity of aviation pioneers will find it an inspiring and visually sublime work This film will appeal to those who like to take their time and immerse themselves in grandiose landscapes and stories of self-transcendence rather than to audiences looking for a fast-paced Through its thoughtful pacing and dreamlike flights of fancy the film invites a sensory and introspective experience at the crossroads of human drama and spiritual epic poetic tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry supported by memorable performances and breathtaking direction While the contemplative pace may disconcert some viewers the film stands out as an immersive cinematic experience combining high adventure and introspection A true ode to resilience and the beauty of the world December 2024 cinema releases: Films and times near youDiscover all the movies in theaters in December 2024 with showtimes near you. Don't miss a single movie! [Read more] Cinema: which film to see today, this Tuesday May 6, 2025?Not sure which film to see today? Well, we've got plenty of films to show near you. [Read more] This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Everything began with the move of the offices of the Ministry of the Armed Forces from the îlot Saint-Germain which was composed of buildings from different periods, while two buildings remained in the hand of the Ministry. Therefore, one of the main challenges was to implement a balanced cohabitation between the new housing units (13 015 m²) spread into two buildings, and their environment. © Jared ChulskiThe conservation of existing structures was the project’s high point the loadbearing stone masonry façades have been repaired and the wooden floors reinforced The post-beam-concrete structure of Building 200 has been conserved and the joist-hollow block floors renovated The existing stone envelope is an advantage While it might be worth discussing flexibility and systems it would be worthwhile discussing an architecture able to serve through the years You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Get ready for an amazing new school year starting on Tuesday We're thrilled to welcome back our returning students and can't wait to greet our new ones This year is going to be full of exciting opportunities we want to provide some helpful information Please take a few minutes to review and register for the following important school-related information: SchoolMessenger/Safe Arrival: Report your child’s absences and receive school communications throughout the year SchoolCash Online: A safe and convenient payment option that eliminates the need to send cash or cheques to school for pizza lunches TSTG Bus Transportation Portal (school bus students only): The Toronto Student Transportation Group (TSTG) portal provides online access to your child’s transportation information and up-to-the-minute email notifications regarding school bus cancellations or delays Catholic School Parent Councils: Information on how to get involved in your school’s parent council Mental Health and Well-Being Resources: Access resources including tips for families and agency information about child and youth mental health and available supports Strategic and Action Plans: The Multi-Year Strategic Plan, Equity Action Plan, and Pastoral Plan collectively outline the Board's vision and spiritual initiatives for the current and upcoming years Board and Committee Meetings: Learn about meeting schedules Public Transportation: Access TTC tips and reminders related to back-to-school Device Use Policy (New): Outline rules regarding the use of electronic devices within schools Smoke and Vapour Free Space Policy: Ensure all TCDSB properties are smoke and vapour-free environments Code of Conduct Policy: Establish the standards of behaviour expected from all members of the school community Dress Code for Pupils Policy: Detail the expectations and guidelines for student attire within schools Progressive Discipline Policy: Outline the disciplinary approach focusing on corrective actions and behavioural improvement Prevalent Medical Conditions Policy: Provide guidelines for supporting students with medical conditions that require management within the school setting Guidelines for Trustees, Parents and Staff in Addressing School Related Concerns Policy: Outline procedures for addressing school-related matters Note: This policy is currently under review and updates will be shared with families once available Thank you for your continued partnership in the education and well-being of our students Your support is essential in creating a nurturing and successful environment where each student can thrive academically We are excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to a year filled with learning St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School2100 Jane StNorth York, ON M3M 1A1Phone: 416-393-5339 Antoine Daniel Catholic School has temporarily moved to a new location: View Map Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features It has two Michelin keys and thousands of historic artifacts A Quebec inn was named one of the best hotels in Canada in 2024 When you think of Canada's premier luxury hotels, you probably don't picture an archeological site teeming with artifacts that date back to the 1600s. But that's the best way to describe Auberge Saint-Antoine, which was just named one of the best hotels in Canada by the U.K Located in Quebec City’s Old Port, Auberge Saint-Antoine consists of three historic buildings on the banks of the Saint-Lawrence River a cannon battery and a trade centre for British merchants Today, it's home to 95 lavish guest rooms and suites, a spa, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and a bar — all of which are designed to highlight historical artifacts found on the site during excavation digs. This means that, like Taste & Travel Magazine writer Anne DesBrisay you might find yourself sipping on a cocktail whilst seated next to a 260-year-old cannonball signifying that it's an exceptional stay by Michelin's standards "Privacy is the key word here — this is a small and intimate hotel and almost all have inspiring views onto the river Michelin notes that despite the historic atmosphere the inn has all the modern conveniences of a contemporary hotel Bose sound systems and heated bathroom floors If you're a history buff or simply looking for unique accommodations for your next romantic getaway Auberge Saint-Antoine might be just the place It's about a three-hour drive from Montreal and prices start at around $255 per night before taxes The best part is it's just steps away from all that Quebec City's old town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — has to offer snapping a pic at the the world’s most photographed hotel aka the Château Frontenac sliding down a century-old toboggan run or strolling along the European-esque cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques and cafés (don't sleep on the macarons) Here's the full list of Condé Nast U.K.'s "The best hotels in Canada: 2024 Readers' Choice Awards," starting with the spot that earned the highest score You can find more information, including specific scores, on the Condé Nast Traveller website Auberge Saint-Antoine Website Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19 Ilana can usually be found with her dog André tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats Your free account has now been created. 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Create Account was originally accused of attempting to murder Albert Joseph Couture-Day in Saint-Antoine on Aug He eventually pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm with the intent to injure Crown prosecutor Brad Burgess said Richibucto RCMP received several calls of gunshots heard on Camille Avenue in Saint-Antoine that morning Police arrived to find Couture-Day suffering from non-life-threatening injuries to his leg and feet Court hear that video footage showed Richard arriving in the area in a grey Honda Civic and firing a shotgun before running back to the vehicle A clear and concise roundup to start your weekday morning The next issue of Morning Email Times & Transcript will soon be in your inbox A few days later, police came across the vehicle, which sped off. It was later found and three people were arrested for fleeing police, court heard. Two of the people told police they were in the vehicle with Richard a few days earlier as he took a shotgun out of the trunk, put on a mask, and walked up to a residence. After hearing gunshots, Richard jumped in the passenger seat and they drove away, the court heard. A search warrant turned up several weapons, including shell casings and a Taser, court heard. The Crown attorney said Richard admitted during questioning he shot Couture-Day following a previous altercation between his girlfriend and the victim, but that his intent wasn’t to kill him. The sentence follows a joint recommendation from both the Crown and Richard’s lawyer, Gilles Lemieux. With time already served, he has 45 months remaining on the sentence. His DNA is to be entered into a national crime database and he’s banned from owning weapons for 10 years. “Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a real shock to the system. This is that shock for Mr. Richard,” said Lemieux. 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → Anthony the Great is the patron saint of pigs hence why paintings of him often depict one at his feet Some say that a pig accompanied him during his hermetic desert life in the 3rd century Some say he used pork fat to heal skin disease – one of the acts that is linked to his sainthood all swine-related matters fall under Antoine le Grand’s guardianship Which is why many charcutiers (pork butchers) in France bear his name Case in point: Marseille’s Au Grand Saint-Antoine a name that confuses some locals since it’s the same as the ship that brought the devastating 1720 plague into the city The charcutier-traiteur actually began as the Fromagerie de l’Est in 1922 a cheese shop that dabbled in charcuterie and chickens Its more pig-centric name came in 1972 with the arrival of Yves Bassens a charcutier from southern France who honed his chops in and around Paris coppa-like dad – is at the helm of this hub of artisanal food though Yves still happily mans the counter some days a glass cabinet displays plump andouillettes (pork and tripe sausages) a giant meatball stuffed with pâté de Campagne It’s a smorgasbord of French porcine pleasures from Strasbourg frankfurters to Corsican figatelli Each regional recipe has been refined and perfected by the father-son duo whose enthusiasm and savoir-faire keep loyal customers coming back for more Inspired by a recipe he tasted in Biarritz Emmanuel’s filet mignon – dried pork tenderloin that is the epicurean counterpart to processed beef jerky – swaps the usual herbs de Provence for piment d’Espelette An apprenticeship near duck-centric Toulouse motivated Yves to make his famous magret de canard Both are piled on platters at the window besides a bevy of sausages we make everything upstairs,” Emmanuel assures us non-GMO meat and avoiding any coloring or preservatives This aversion to chemicals is what steered him away from his auto-mechanic dreams into the family business After washing dishes and peeling veggies for his dad during school vacations thinking it would be “too complicated” to train with Yves After a stint at the prestigious Maison Pou he landed at the neighborhood-y Charcuterie Plecq a more familial place where he found his own footing in the métier (trade) Au Grand Saint-Antoine is also famous for their stellar aioli the garlicky mayonnaise that is synonymous with the region coppa-like dad – is at the helm of this hub of artisanal food a traditional pig snout and tongue salad tossed with onions and cornichons Influenced by their location in the multicultural neighborhood of Noailles the deli also dishes couscous and the addictive Vietnamese spring rolls that Yves learned to make from a local Vietnamese woman an old black-and-white tile logo sits diagonally above the front door It depicts two pigs beside a nun – a nod to the 17th-century Couvent de Capucins for which the surrounding streets are named The convent was taken down in 1791 and now Noailles teems with no-hog halal butchers catering to its Arab and African Muslim population in spite of the quartier’s changing demographics and the temptation of lower-priced supermarkets Au Grand Saint-Antoine still stands strong They are committed to their community – as witnessed by Yves role as president of the CIQ are passionate about each morsel they serve loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information in the City of Monroe was unveiled Tuesday afternoon and watched by Monroe County commissioners during their Zoom regular meeting director of the Monroe County Historical Museum uncovered the monument that was placed in the ground near the historic s site that once held St It replaces an existing marker that was installed there in 1957 and had developed an irreparable fissure – possibly from being buffeted by the wind for decades “It qualified for replacement,” the director said pastor of St Mary Catholic Church; Lynn Reaume county historian at the museum; Brian James Egen chairman of the Monroe County Museum System Board of Trustees; Jeremy Potter The 11-member board is the new name of the governing body for the museum and replaces the historical commission which sits at the entrance to the Frenchman’s Bend subdivision is known for the church and burial ground for many of the early French people who settled along the River Raisin who researched and wrote the text for the new marker and the name of the parish was changed to St “This meant a lot to me since this is my parish and I have done work on the history of St “I was able to be in on the exploration of the site when bones were discovered and have done genealogy on the church records for many many people “Our ancestors in faith are still here in the cemetery The old marker will be added to the museum’s collection commended the marker committee for its work to upgrade recognition of the site “This adds to our quality of life here,” Lievens told the board The marker is the first new replacement of a revived historical marker program that existed in various forms in the city and county since the Civic Improvement Society placed its first plaques in the early years of the 20th Century the next series of markers took form as the “carved wooden signs that have since migrated from their original locations and now make a yearly appearance” during the Monroe County Fair week the present style of aluminum marker was adopted The Monroe County Museum System formally reactivated the program late in 2018 after observing that the marker program had become dormant and that a large number of markers needed some attention to the surface it is our goal to rehabilitate when possible and place new markers in underrepresented parts of the county,” he said Like the first eight rehabilitated markers from last year Antoine’s marker features the new blue and silver paint scheme and new aluminum octagonal post The marker – like all future markers – has text on each side of the tablet to tell a fuller story of the county’s historic sites “The newest feature is the new seal which is now representative of the entire county and in order to hopefully remain a bit more timeless does not feature the branding of any organization,” he said Bob Bashaw and staff from the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department installed the post and Mike Nelligan from the museum system installed the marker As was announced earlier by the Berlin Township Historical Society the first wholly new marker will be unveiled at 10 a.m “These new markers help re-emphasize the variety of unique stories of Monroe County's communities and contribute to countywide quality of life enhancements,” the director said “We look forward to unveiling another round of new and rehabilitated markers in 2021.” He said the replacement program would not be possible without the dedication of Egen also a trustee and member of the Markers Committee Reaume also has maintained the list of historical markers across the county The Monroe News' "100 Years Ago" feature is published monthly in our print edition and is also part of our podcast series To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s death get ready to embark on a soaring odyssey with “Antoine de Saint Exupéry – When a Prince Takes Flight” an enchanting exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the visionary behind The Little Prince at the Alliance Française de Singapour gallery the Alliance Française de Singapour’s new French excellence program this exhibition guides visitors through personal objects and archival documents that illustrate three illuminating chapters of Saint Exupéry’s journey: 🖋️ The writer: Dive into the ink-stained pages of Saint-Exupéry’s imagination and explore the literary cosmos he created ⛵ The adventurer: Let your imagination soar and traverse the limitless skies alongside Saint-Exupéry tracing the contours of his daring exploits and unwavering spirit of exploration ⚔️ World War II hero: on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of France honor Saint-Exupéry’s courage and conviction by paying tribute to his unwavering commitment to the ideals that shaped his destiny In collaboration with the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation this magnificent exhibition is part of the program to commemorate the “80th anniversary of the Liberation of France” President of the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation were on hand with local partners to celebrate the values of the pilot-writer MontrealNewsBody found after apartment fire in Saint-HenriBy Joe LofaroPublished: February 18, 2025 at 9:54PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved A staggering number of clinical trials fail to enroll enough patients it’s not because the patients don’t exist; it’s finding them that can be difficult This is a struggle that Professor Karine Lacombe’s team at the infectious and tropical diseases department of Saint-Antoine Hospital in Paris know all too well In addition to overseeing the department’s clinical research activities she is also an investigator and co-investigator of several national and international cohort studies and multi-center trials in the field of HIV-viral hepatitis co-infection and Covid-19 and is a scientific manager of interventional studies in public health Professor Lacombe spoke to Clinical Trials Arena about the difficulties of patient recruitment and a new application the department is using to boost patient numbers She starts by outlining her team’s previous approach to recruitment which involved total reliance on the department’s own digital database of inpatient records we go into the database and use the inclusion criteria to ask if we have patients that respond to the eligibility criteria,” Professor Lacombe explains “The problem with this approach is that we can only act on patients who are followed for chronic infection whereas some of the trials we have recently started require patients who are in an ambulatory setting.” the hospital started contacting colleagues in the wider community who could search databases of their own these individuals didn’t have time to assist “It has been very difficult to identify the required patients,” says Professor Lacombe “This approach has not only delayed inclusions; in some trials we have not even been able to include patients especially for Covid-19 trials that addressed ambulatory care or prevention And change came in the form of a revolutionary new patient recruitment application made possible through a collaboration between healthcare diagnostic firm Cerba Research and digital solutions start-up BioKortex but at its center is a huge network of people – specifically the 8,000 patients a day visiting Cerba HealthCare’s medical laboratory sites in France “The clinical labs in town have a very high number of individuals coming in for blood tests for conditions like hypertension the biological lab can screen for other diseases If the characteristics match what we’re looking for the lab can suggest the individuals contact us or they put us in direct contact,” the professor explains “We can then offer the patient inclusion in our trial.” Saint-Antoine Hospital is one of the first sites to test the service out and Professor Lacombe is very excited about its ability to increase their potential for recruitment She plans to continue using the application on all future clinical trials Especially those with specialised diseases like Hepatitis B typically followed in town by a general practitioner “When there is no indication for the treatment the general practitioner will not think about clinical trials This is a way for us to raise the public’s awareness of trials and offer innovative treatments to patients with an innovative strategy it’s a unique opportunity to participate in a trial Some patients are very keen to help with the acquisition of scientific knowledge; it’s a win-win exchange,” says Professor Lacombe Patient Connect from Cerba Research is not only reimagining the patient’s journey into a clinical trial It’s also changing how that patient is managed throughout the trial The Saint-Antoine case study shows one of the two ways the system can work where the medical laboratory pre-screens patients The alternative approach involves patients being recruited first by the hospital and then followed up by a medical laboratory nearer to their home Long distances between the patient and the trial site has traditionally been another barrier to participation patients enjoy all the convenience of a decentralised trial while still receiving the experienced care of a medical professional in a medical setting It’s a hybrid care approach that Adrien Ko CEO of BioKortex and medical advisor at Cerba Research believes is the right way to decentralise clinical trials “My job as medical advisor is to create the medical link between a hospital like Saint-Antoine and Cerba,” explains Ko “We want to connect patients everywhere – in the hospital If you connect the private networks to the public hospitals everywhere in the world And Ko is certain that a digital solution is the vital bridge between the two As public and private health networks in France ease into a new era of collaboration with a growing number of hospitals expressing their interest thanks to the power of word of mouth Ko asserts “it can be the same everywhere” Cerba Research is working hard to make this so with projects underway in Belgium and Italy a key opportunity will be Africa thanks to the company’s joint venture with Lancet Laboratories Cerba Lancet Africa currently operates in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa As more and more trial sites embrace the new application more patient-centric way of recruiting and conducting clinical trials sponsors are directly benefiting from stronger clinical research As these benefits continue to be felt throughout the community the medical laboratory is showing the important role it has to play in the decentralisation of clinical trials For the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s death DS Automobiles presented an exclusive new range of 3 models in tribute to the pilot-writer at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace at Le Bourget on May 13 with the participation of pianist Marcela Roggieri and slammer Fafapunk was an opportunity to recall the points in common between DS Automobiles and Antoine de Saint Exupéry: French travel culture a work by the writer-aviator inspires each car in the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Collection and features a new exclusive color called “Vol de Nuit” offering golden reflections evoking a starry sky the retro ambiance of twentieth-century aviators is captured with Criollo Brown Nappa leather accented by innovative embroidery reminiscent of an airplane trail Special badges and plaques adorn the cars with quotations and drawings from the works of Saint Exupéry The offer includes all the engines available on each model: 100% electric A DS 3 Le Petit Prince full electric has been donated to the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation and will shortly be auctioned off to support the services of Hôpital Gustave Roussy Europe’s leading cancer treatment center Today marks the 79th anniversary of the disappearance of French writer Saint-Exupéry took off in an unarmed P-38 on his ninth reconnaissance mission for the Free French Air Force from an airbase on Corsica His most famous work, The Little Prince downed in the desert and facing long odds of survival (inspired by the author’s own experience crash landing in the Libyan desert in 1935) fallen to earth from a tiny asteroid where he lived alone with a single rose he has taken advantage of a flock of birds to convey him to other planets As Barry James in The New York Times wrote: “A children’s fable for adults The Little Prince was in fact an allegory of Saint-Exupéry’s own life—his search for childhood certainties and interior peace his belief in human courage and brotherhood and his deep love for his wife Consuelo but also an allusion to the tortured nature of their relationship.” We take a look back at some of the earliest reviews of Katherine Woods’ 1943 English language translation of this beloved and deceptively profound novella “There is a verse in the New Testament which is often quoted but never taken seriously Had it been we would not today be tearing the planet and its civilization to bits That verse in the 18th Chapter of Matthew tells us that except we become as children we cannot enter the Kingdom And I hope I give no offense in this connection if I say that the text may be applied to literature For I think that much of the wisest literature is that which seems written for children—stories of Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen And please consider those sentences my review of a beautiful book written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince (Reynal & Hitchcock: $2) For here is a sweetly and simply told tale of a little boy from a very little asteroid so big with meaning that even important people will find wisdom in it; so simply told that even critics and college professors ought to understand its beauty and meaning; a thin little book filled with rich substance; something easy to read and remember and hard to forget.” “The door’s wide open on my guess as to how this will sell those rare adults who can go over the border of the Never Never Land without a backward look who can sense intuitively that intangible outer fringe of unreality that is wholly real to children Let’s say that those who loved the fey quality in Barrie—in Robert Nathan—who read their Alice for sheer escape rather than self conscious nostalgia they will touch the gossamer beauty of The Little Prince and take it as simply and unaffectedly as ‘St Ex’ himself Perhaps belief in ‘the little prince’ is the forerunner of belief in the gremlins; who knows This is a fairy tale for grown ups; later the children will claim it It is the tale of the tiny creature who came to Saint-Exupery when he was stranded in the Sahara who told him the saga of his exotic travels in search of truth It was the fox who wanted to be tamed who taught him that he must return to his own and find there the happiness and the meaning of life he had left.” –Kirkus, April 1, 1943 They soak into their pores the essence of any book they read whether they understand it or not … The Little Prince will shine upon children with a sidewise gleam It will strike them in some place that is not the mind and glow there until the time comes for them to comprehend it.” How a Beloved Children’s Book Was Born of Despair owners of the prestigious Auberge Saint-Antoine is delighted to announce the official appointment of Mr As a veteran hotelier serving as a General Manager for over 20 years Kassatly brings a variety of experience opening and managing luxury hotels in Canada His deep understanding and knowledge of the hospitality industry has led to the successful management of some of the top hotels in the world Kassatly is committed to delivering excellent service and enhancing the hotel's connectivity to the community Alex Kassatly has specialized in the opening and management of luxury hotels around the world as a General Manager he successfully managed The Plaza Hotel in New York City followed by a four-year appointment at the Fairmont Château Frontenac in Quebec City from 2003 to 2007 Alex has gained expertise managing esteemed properties in the Middle East and Asia such as the Grand Millennium in Dubai Interview by Nicola Moulton selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter When you go to the centre of the film world People refer to Grasse as the “California of Europe” but actually it’s very industrious: for 500 years this small town has been the global centre for perfumery where many of the traditional techniques for cultivating natural raw ingredients were born where Cavallier Belletrud has a workspace © Claire GabyI was born here My family has been involved in perfume-making in Grasse since the beginning There was this incredible scent of tuberose coming from the town The meeting of the two was like a fully formed perfume He said he’d been experiencing that for 65 years Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse © Claire GabyThe gardens at La Bastide Saint-Antoine © Claire GabyOutside La Bastide Saint-Antoine © Claire GabyPeople here are very curious and welcoming The perfume of mine that has most of Grasse in one bottle is Rose des Vents It’s the fields of roses being carried along by the sea breeze I’ve smelt that scent ever since I was born It was the first perfume I created when I joined Louis Vuitton I used to walk past the building on my way to school It had been a perfumery but was totally derelict When I was discussing a move to Louis Vuitton [LVMH CEO] Monsieur Arnault sent me to see the building that would become the atelier standing there on the same footpath I used to walk along to school Cavallier Belletrud in his workspace in Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyGrasse people are very curious and welcoming The nature of perfumery means people had to travel all over to find natural essences you can go from Nice airport straight to New York I often go to Paris and absorb all the energy My favourite view of Grasse is from Cabris where I live (I moved back here from Paris with my family in 2014) It’s a hilltop village about 10 minutes away You are just in front of Cannes and you have the Esterel mountains on the right – and it’s home The atelier at Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyCavallier Belletrud having breakfast at La Bastide Saint-Antoine © Claire GabyOils scents and soaps in Cavallier Belletrud’s office © Claire GabyThe best time to visit Grasse is between May and September but it’s also the Cannes film festival and the Monaco Grand Prix September is also special because you have the jasmine A display of Louis Vuitton perfume © Claire GabyI’d recommend anyone coming over in the summer to visit the gardens at the International Perfume Museum The museum itself has a unique collection of precious bottles and alembics and brings to life ancient techniques used to create scented oils and waters: decantation The terraces at Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyLavender growing in Les Fontaines Parfumées © Claire GabyI also love the Fondation Maeght a hilltop gallery and sculpture park about 30 minutes’ drive from Grasse in Saint-Paul-de-Vence One of the other very special things in this area is the light – it’s why so many famous artists came here Picasso lived in the village of Mougins just next to Grasse for 12 years Cavallier Belletrud in the Musée International de la Parfumerie © Claire GabyAny summer stay should involve a bowl of the local vegetable soupe au pistou Also a plate of beignets de fleurs de courgettes Stop for a coffee at any of the cafés on La Place aux Aires The Monroe County Historical Commission and the Monroe County Museum have joined forces since 2019 to update and install new versions of Michigan Historical Markers throughout Monroe County This effort included a review of the content of each marker to allow for appropriate updating of content as well as the logistics associated with removal of the old markers A marker that I often passed by quickly on my way to work at Monroe County Community College was the Old Burial Ground marker located on N The cemetery was the 1830 successor to the original cemetery of St Antoine’s Catholic Church – officially established on November 16 according to "The Cross Leads Generations On: A Bicentennial Retrospect," which is a history of Monroe’s St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church from 1788 to 1988 A letter dated that day from the first pastor of St Antoine’s wrote the parishioners of the River Raisin unanimously chose St Joseph IRAC donated to the parish a piece of land measuring three arpents less 1 ½ perches long by eighty arpents deep the land of Joseph Belleaire on another side and the land of the abovementioned donor Mr Joseph Irac on the other side; which donation of three arpents less 1 ½ perches by eighty arpents deep the chief trustee Joseph Jobin and the two other trustees Jacques Prudent and Antoine Campeau accepted in the name of the parish with consent of all parishioners present.” An arpent is an old French unit of land area equivalent to 3,420 square meters (about 1 acre) the standard measure of land in those areas settled during the French regime and still used in Quebec some parishes in Louisiana and other French territories A perch is considered to measure just over 30 square yards or .00625 acre French-born Sulpician Father Jean (John) Dilhet -- who was installed as pastor on July 1 and Vicar-General of the Bishop of Baltimore – discovered that the donated land had never been formally and legally transferred to St as well as the acknowledgment of quit claim deeds (releases of a party’s interest in a property without reason) and registering this information at the area civil office of the territory The area was officially known as Claim 648 and encompassed 99.98 acres known as “St Antoine Church Farm” – located off N It was one of the River Raisin’s French “ribbon farms” – farms which had some river frontage (to facilitate water transportation for shipping) and extending in a narrow strip away from the water A “new” small brick church for St Antoine’s was built in 1828 on the former Vincent Soleau property north of the river and existed on the property until the dedication of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Monroe in 1845 It was identified as the “Fairgrounds Church” because of its Noble Avenue location This property was near the future site of the original county fairgrounds located behind the current St Mary Church (Monroe County had been established in July It was never fully completed and razed in 1845 the Old Burial Ground served as a burial site for all faiths and nationalities during the cholera epidemic of that year MontrealNewsBoil water advisory in effect for area in Montreal’s Ville-Marie boroughBy Daniel J. RoweUpdated: March 17, 2025 at 9:06AM EDT DS Automobiles is continuing to introduce its collections every year These unique offerings are a strong expression of a recognised expertise embodying the DS Automobiles values The 2024 Collection is a rich collaboration with a symbol of French history; a man who was both a poet and a traveller an author and a hero: Antoine de Saint Exupéry his stories give rise to three models with distinctive characteristics linked to four of his works: The Little Prince Antoine de Saint Exupéry has become a legend in more ways than one creativity and compassion through his literary work and aerial exploits Antoine de Saint Exupéry fell in love with the heavens and their constellations Antoine de Saint Exupéry then expanded his flying career as an airline pilot for various carriers navigating the immense Sahara Desert on night flights were a fertile source of inspiration for his literary work His journeys through the air fed his imagination and led to many of his most notable stories including “Southern Mail” and “Night Flight” It was with the birth of “The Little Prince” in 1943 that Antoine de Saint Exupéry truly conquered hearts on a global scale tells the epic story of a young prince from a distant planet who meets an aviator stranded in the scorching sands of the desert Through the adventures of the Little Prince Antoine de Saint Exupéry examines universal themes such as love thereby enchanting millions of readers internationally “The Little Prince” has become the most translated literary work in the world Engaged in the French Allied forces under American command during the Second World War he was killed during an aerial reconnaissance mission on 31 July 1944 his aircraft sinking off the Mediterranean coast Although his fate was cut tragically short Antoine de Saint Exupéry's legacy lives on through his timeless work he captures the essence of humanity and the human condition with finesse he embodies the spirit of adventure and bravery emanating from the pages of “The Little Prince” still resonates today with readers from all walks of life thereby perpetuating a reminder of the importance of love friendship and the splendour of the world around us Antoine de Saint Exupéry remains unquestionably the immortal symbol of mankind’s desire to touch the stars The fruit of the inspiration drawn from this French legend his global creation and a common passion for escapism DS Automobiles has joined forces with the Saint Exupéry – d'Agay Estate representing Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s heirs and rights-holders to design the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Collection each telling a story under Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s signature the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Collection introduces an exclusive shared signature closely linked to the adventurer's story It’s paying tribute to him on the 80th anniversary of his death Each model comes with a new special “Night Flight” colour This pearlescent paint is made of pigments that create subtle golden reflections like a starry sky at dawn The atmosphere inside revives the language of aviators from the first half of the 20th century with a warm and durable Criollo Brown Nappa leather which illustrates a unique expertise and the use of the beautiful materials dear to DS Automobiles The leathers are accompanied by a brand-new embroidery technique on the dashboard trim to evoke the vapour trail of an aircraft complete the exclusive Antoine de Saint Exupéry Collection’s signature and the Antoine de Saint Exupéry signature supplemented by a speedform logo Its sketch conjures up the fuselage of an aeroplane The propeller in the middle is reminiscent of a star that could be used as a guide for aviators and more generally travellers To celebrate the launch of this Collection a certificate with the name of a star will be offered to the first eighty European customers DS 3 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY features a quote from the book “The Little Prince” acknowledged as the most translated in the world DS 3 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY features an OPERA interior in Criollo Brown Nappa Leather with special dashboard and door trim Satin stitching draws lines like a shooting star and the iconic pearl stitching is Terre de Cassel coloured Interior refinement is emphasised by a leather airbag cover The front door sills display the quote “For those who travel taken from “The Little Prince” the ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY models stand out with elegant badges on the front doors and “Night Flight” coloured centre caps on 18-inch NICE wheels Equipment is finished off with Proximity Keyless Entry & Start heated seats and connected navigation with DS IRIS SYSTEM and ChatGPT access DS 3 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY is available in E-TENSE 100% electric PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi 130 diesel Three colours with black roofs are available: Night Flight DS 4 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY picks up a quote from “Southern Mail” freedom and faithfulness of a man of letters and the sky With its Criollo Brown OPÉRA interior embellished with exclusive finishes DS 4 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY demonstrates the best of DS Automobiles expertise the leather is finished with Criollo and Terre de Cassel double stitching The Terre de Cassel stitching is used on the door trim an “Antoine de Saint Exupéry” badge features on the dashboard The quote “The stars determine true distances for us” and a drawing of an aeroplane are on the front door sills the 19-inch SEVILLA wheels feature a new “Night Flight” centre cap DS 4’s four types of power unit are being offered: E-TENSE 225 plug-in hybrid DS 7 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY features a quotation from “The Wisdom of the Sands” a collection of reflections on the human condition The power of the work is combined with that of the model whose shape conjures up comfort and safety DS 7 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY unveils a new Criollo Brown OPÉRA interior The Nappa leather is accompanied Tramontane embroidery and Terre de Cassel pearl stitching An “Antoine de Saint Exupéry” badge finishes the dashboard and adds to the quote “It is the pathway of dialogue between the stars and us” and the sketch of stars on the front door sills Other stitching and the Criollo Brown armrest give an extra touch of elegance The steering wheel is entirely upholstered in Basalt Black leather massaging and cooled and it’s finished with acoustic windows for maximum comfort a new “Antoine de Saint Exupéry” badge on the doors and a new “Night Flight” coloured wheel cap hint at this Collection’s exclusivity The 21-inch NEW YORK wheels are also a special design for DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 DS 7 ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY is available with 360 300 and 225 horsepower plug-in hybrid power units and the BlueHDi 130 diesel engine Four colours are available: the special Night Flight colour as well as Crystal Pearl service directory and conferences for the R&I community After suffering losses from Tropical Storm Alison and Hurricane Sandy Antoine’s museum clients once again faced challenges in the form of Winter Storm Uri Antoine worked with the museum to put police officers on patrol in the galleries to make sure they were secure we were without power for almost four days I was in contact with Isabelle as soon as the museum outage was made known to me,” the client said when a touring exhibit returned with a damaged piece of work Antoine once again stepped in to help the museum through the claims settlement process “I feel fortunate to have been working with Isabelle this past year; she is always very quick to respond to my requests and knows what questions to ask to enable her to provide the appropriate guidance for the situation,” the client said Antoine helped this client place coverage for one of the largest shows they’ve ever done “She has such a good lay of the land in understanding what’s important and what’s possible,” the client said “She’s been totally open to thinking through all the options for how to make sure that we have the coverage that we need 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talks to Risk & Insurance about the risk of convective storms and a parametric approach to reinsurance Securities class actions are an unfortunate fact of life for U.S When a company and their directors and officers are sued for securities fraud finding the right defense counsel is mission critical The securities defense bar is a small subset of all U.S and the right attorney within the right firm How can the directors and officers named as defendants in a securities class action get it right Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) believes it has an answer BHSI maintains a list of securities defense firms that provide the best defense in this crucial area But their “Preferred Counsel” program goes even further offering insureds several financial and other incentives unique in the D&O marketplace In 2024, there were 220 “core” securities class actions filed (i.e. Claimed damages rose by 23 percent last year with 27 lawsuits alleging damages of over $5 billion with typical settlements ranging between $30 million and $40 million Ten securities class actions settled for $100 million or more and the total value of all settlements in 2024 was over $6 billion In addition to traditional securities class actions “mega” shareholder derivative cases continue to rise with many of them settling at $100 million or more With alleged damages in securities claims frequently in the billions even for medium and smaller sized public companies trying a securities class action becomes a “bet the company” proposition and the cost and complexity of litigating these cases defending a securities class action calls for the very best legal representation That is where BHSI aims to help its customers navigate this important decision SVP Public Commercial Insurance and D&O Product Lead BHSI launched its Preferred Counsel Program which offers insureds financial and other benefits for working with one of 25 carefully vetted law firms “These firms have demonstrated a deep understanding of securities class actions and the unique challenges our customers face,” William Carroll SVP public commercial insurance and D&O product lead for BHSI “BHSI can ensure that our policyholders receive the highest quality legal representation when they need it most.” and looming discovery costs risking depletion of D&O insurance proceeds job number one for the defense attorney in a securities class action is defeating the case at the pleadings stage on motion to dismiss “Our goal is to have the best attorney on each particular case that provides the client with the highest probability of getting a suit dismissed at pleading stage,” said Carroll VP public commercial and financial institutions and technical claims lead roughly half of all securities class actions survive a motion to dismiss and move into the discovery phase – a costly time-consuming and perilous journey offering few rewards for the defense All securities defense firms advertise their success at getting cases dismissed and all are ostensibly prepared to go to trial the number of firms that consistently demonstrate success “These cases need to be handled by counsel with the highest levels of expertise,” Critchell said The firms on BHSI’s preferred counsel list are selected for a combination of legal firepower and commercial practicality “They are all fierce litigators who also know how to run a case effectively and efficiently with an eye toward the eventual resolution – including negotiating with the top plaintiffs firms all of whom are tough litigators in their own right.” VP Public Commercial and Financial Institutions and Technical Claims Lead BHSI’s preferred counsel endorsement is aimed at steering their customers to the “best of the best” securities litigation defense firms the endorsement contains a number of industry-leading financial and other incentives available in the event the insured chooses counsel from the preferred list The first financial incentive is an immediate reduction in the amount of the self-insured retention The reduction is based on an agreed percentage of the retention amount – typically 25 percent – and is applied at the beginning of the claim is triggered when and if the defendants do not prevail on the motion to dismiss with the case proceeding toward the costly territory of discovery and potential settlement BHSI’s endorsement offers an additional reduction of up to 100 percent of the amount remaining in the SIR – a feature that is unique in the D&O marketplace “We are essentially putting our money where our mouth is,” Carroll said “The true economic benefit for the client can range from a few hundred thousand dollars to millions.” But the benefits BHSI’s endorsement provides do not end there The endorsement is available for all insureds for whom BHSI provides primary insurance and allows them the freedom to choose a law firm from the preferred counsel list – or not BHSI’s customers are free to use all the firms in any jurisdiction in which securities litigation is filed in the United States BHSI believes all the firms on its preferred counsel list are competent to litigate cases anywhere in the country The program has proved an immediate success Carroll reports that the insurer has been able to grow its primary public D&O portfolio by over 20 percent since rolling out the program last year BHSI considers its market-leading endorsement a source of mutual benefit for its insureds Building strong relationships with law firms is a key feature of the program from BHSI’s perspective “A strong bond between the insurer and legal counsel is especially important in securities litigation,” said Critchell “In part because we as claims professionals add real value to the process particularly once settlement discussions commence Firms that recognize this smooth the entire process for their clients.” we work hand in hand with our claims teams in assessing the risks of securities litigation for our customers and we consider our claims professionals a major value add The law firms in our program understand this and actively partner with us.” getting the right firms on the preferred counsel program and involving BHSI early in conversations about the choice of defense firm is crucial “Having relationships with these law firms that extend through the life of the claim and beyond is important both on the claims and underwriting side we’re comfortable communicating with each other.” our familiarity and experience with these attorneys provides a level of comfort and confidence in the legal process,” Carroll concluded To learn more, visit: https://www.bhspecialty.com/ The information contained herein is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any product or service Any description set forth herein does not include all policy terms Please refer to the actual policy for complete details of coverage and exclusions This article was 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