The fifth stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas offers the second big chance for top sprinters to secure a win in this Tour de France this stage features two fourth-category climbs as it heads into the Auvergne the fifth stage quickly descends out of the mountains The first 50 kilometers are mostly downhill making it a potentially fast race with numerous breakaway attempts the uncategorized but lengthy 12-kilometer climb to the Col de Couz begins offering a chance to escape or drop sprinters if the pace is high enough After climbing the Côte du Cheval Blanc (1.5 kilometers at 4.3 percent) the riders will reach the sprint point in Aoste at kilometer 123.2 passing over the Côte de Lhuis (3 kilometers at 4.8 percent) before reaching the finish in Saint-Vulbas Several sprinters will be seeking redemption after stage three Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) went too early and lost power towards the end a notable crash victim 2.2 kilometers from the finish Stage winner Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) will carry momentum and confidence into the finale Fabio Jakobsen (dsm-firmenich PostNL) also looked strong on stage three after two tough opening days and a resurgent Fernando Gaviria (Movistar) For a Royal Sprint to occur in Saint Vulbas the sprinters’ teams need to control the race and reel in any breakaways This task won’t be as straightforward as it was on stage three Mathieu van der Poel’s Canyon Aeroad CFR: The Bike Behind His Spring Classic Wins Mathieu van der Poels Cyclocross Calendar 2024/2025 Season Review 2024: Great Success of Team Alpecin-Deceuninck Cheval Blanc St-Barth is quiet luxury incarnate Réglade/Courtesy of Cheval Blanc St-Barth carla segues/Courtesy of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Michel Blanc died at the age of 72 on the night of Thursday October 3 to Friday October 4 in Paris following cardiac arrest due to anaphylactic shock following a medical examination he first came to prominence on stage with the Splendid troupe impressed audiences with his ability to portray complex Initially known for his comic roles as Jean-Claude Dusse in Patrice Leconte's Les Bronzés (1978) playing characters both hilarious and exasperating But far from locking himself into a single register he took the bold gamble of diversifying his career with darker such as Antoine in Bertrand Blier's Tenue de soirée (1986) which won him the Best Actor Award at Cannes or Patrice Leconte's psychological Monsieur Hire (1989) Michel Blanc first came to public attention with the cult films of Le Splendid Although he made his name with his "loser" characters Michel Blanc soon sought to explore other registers often tinged with derision and self-mockery: Michel Blanc has received numerous awards for his work: The success of Les Bronzés 3 (2006) may not have been a critical success but Michel Blanc has never denied his years with the Splendid troupe he spoke fondly of his lifelong accomplices while acknowledging that the comedic style of the time had evolved theAcadémie des César awarded the Splendid an anniversary César in recognition of the troupe's impact on French cinema an important chapter in French cinema is closing Michel Blanc leaves behind unforgettable roles sharp scripts and a career marked by audacity Refer your establishment, click here Promote your event, click here the commune of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc has been committed to sustainable development seeking to reconcile respect for nature with the development of tourism This commitment has been recognised by the award of the Flocon Vert label Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is the first resort to be directly awarded 2 flocons a distinction that recognises the town’s ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable region On 6 September, Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc will mark a turning point in sustainable mobility with the inauguration of the “Valléen” a unique gondola lift linking the SNCF station and the market town of Le Fayet to the centre of Saint-Gervais village in just five minutes the result of two decades of commitment to sustainable development on the part of the municipality is the symbol of a transition towards a mountain environment that is more respectful of the environment and accessible to all gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Le Valléen Le Valléen’ is the latest key element in this strategy and will make these ambitions a reality by offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to the car for getting to and around the resort all year round The “Le Valléen” lift embodies a long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility in Saint-Gervais “you can’t carry out projects for a community without thinking about the long term” Although the lift was built in just over a year the project took around three years to bring to fruition Jean-Marc Peillex points out that the ‘Valléen’ concept did not originate with him but was a reworking of projects encouraged by Laurent Wauquiez and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region which pushed resorts to develop Valléen lifts The aim was simple but ambitious: to create a form of mobility that didn’t exist before and to facilitate or create links between villages or tiered communities stretching from 580 metres to 4,809 metres at the summit of Mont Blanc lends itself particularly well to this kind of initiative “Saint-Gervais is the most unevenly built commune in Europe used to be called “Les champs d’en bas” because after the Glacier de Tête Rousse disaster in 1892 buildings began to spring up around the station “Saint-Gervais is a beginning and an end,” explains Jean-Marc Peillex “Our station is a terminus and therefore also a point of departure We are the terminus and departure point for journeys on major international rail lines and for the TGV des neiges at weekends in winter even if we don’t have the privilege of having it all the time Saint-Gervais is also the beginning and end of the Léman Express coming from or going to the Geneva region and the Greater Geneva area We are also the beginning and end of the Mont-Blanc Express different from the traditional SNCF tracks we are the beginning and end of the Mont-Blanc tramway which in winter serves our second ski area “Les Houches Saint-Gervais” and in summer takes mountaineers up to the Nid d’Aigle their starting point for the ascent of Mont Blanc Jean-Marc Peillex talks about his desire to revitalise his region: “I would describe myself as an opportunist a term that Jean-Pierre Raffarin used at the inauguration of the Thermes lift when he jokingly described me as a ‘subsidy racketeer’ I am simply attentive to the opportunities that present themselves This proactive attitude has enabled us to finance several projects with European funds in collaboration with our Italian partners When Laurent Wauquiez announced that he would finance 30% of the valley lift projects with a ceiling of €10 million in subsidies I naturally said to myself: “Why not us action-oriented approach has enabled us to bring ambitious projects to fruition for the municipality” The “Le Valléen” lift project in Saint-Gervais didn’t happen overnight “You don’t carry out a route and a project of this scale without following a thoughtful and gradual process,” explains Jean-Marc Peillex on his way back from a meeting at the departmental council he came up with an idea as he passed a roundabout where three of the four branches had already been laid out “I asked myself: ‘What if we created this fourth branch This idea of a cable car to the ski slopes had already been considered in the 1980s but abandoned in the face of the controversy it generated Jean-Marc Peillex then decided to take up this idea by tracing a line from this roundabout the intermediate resort of the main Saint-Gervais ski area He brought together the mayors of the neighbouring communes concerned but their municipal councils did not agree the project was moved to be located entirely within the Saint-Gervais municipality the mayor of Megève advised me not to link up with Le Bettex but to move the arrival point closer to the town of Saint-Gervais by bringing together all the parties involved from the outset – including the government departments in particular the DDT and the DREAL – the latter expressed its support for the project while suggesting that it should be closer to the station we decided to place the lift close to the SNCF station” “We need to have the courage to make the project a reality” determined not to let this project become a theoretical concept like so many others this is not the first time he has overcome obstacles He recalls the construction of the bridge at the entrance to Saint-Gervais which he and his municipal team managed to get the département to carry out between 2010 and 2012 the houses would vibrate as the lorries drove through the village with its grimy walls we’ve transformed Saint-Gervais into a pleasant place with terraces everywhere and a real village life we’re going to create a new link with similar virtues to those we created with the bridge” Thinking up a project and wanting to see it come to fruition is the first step then it’s a question of ensuring its financial feasibility and funding Convinced of the need to build the low-carbon mobility infrastructure of the future the Haute-Savoie Departmental Council is providing substantial financial support alongside the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes Region (€9,000k) and the municipality (€1,000k) as part of the State-Region Plan Contract (CPER) The balance of the investment (€13,800k) will be borne by STBMA The Valléen is a 100% low-carbon means of transport designed to relieve congestion on the only road between Le Fayet and the centre of Saint-Gervais By reducing road traffic by almost 15,000 cars a year the Valléen will cut CO2 emissions by around 15% making a significant contribution to the fight against global warming The objectives of the Valléen lift go far beyond simply reducing the number of cars on the road “It’s about creating something new,” explains Jean-Marc Peillex but the essential thing is to enable residents to benefit from all the public services.” At present these residents pay the same taxes as those who live in the market town of Saint-Gervais but access to essential facilities such as the ice rink they will be able to take full advantage of the public services to which they contribute financially “When you put in place a valley lift you have two options: either you integrate it into a genuine mobility policy with a new vision or it is regarded as a simple ski lift” This new vision applies to villages such as Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce where public transport has disappeared since the association with Saint-Gervais 50 years ago “The 250 inhabitants of Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce are cut off from the rest of their commune,” notes Jean-Marc Peillex the logic behind “Le Valléen” is to create a real backbone of mobility: “From the station you can go to Sallanches or Chamonix to work but once you arrive in Saint-Gervais how do you get there The answer was quickly found by imagining a public transport service that would operate all year round so that “Le Valléen” would not be reduced to a tourist cable car.” a new public transport service will be launched linking Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce and the hamlets that follow to “Le Valléen” and extending as far as the Pratz sports centre “It’s a real revolution,” says Jean-Marc Peillex “it’s rare to find in a town of our size a public transport service that runs every hour “We’re introducing a whole new approach to mobility,” insists Jean-Marc Peillex This will require residents to change their habits If you say to someone: ‘Now you’re coming down to go skiing’ We’re going to offer them the chance to use the shuttle bus to get to Le Valléen to make it easier for them to get to the ski area and avoid parking problems” The second issue raised by Jean-Marc Peillex is the financial barrier “Our first users will be our residents,” he explains “Le Valléen is designed first and foremost for them although tourists will also benefit from it It is the tourists who will ensure the financial equilibrium of the project Without the integration of this transport into the package of our ski lifts and skiing for which the delegatee provides considerable financial support this project would not have seen the light of day.” which recently decided to offer free public transport to all residents Saint-Gervais has taken a similar decision the sacrosanct principle of equality before a public service prevented the creation of preferential fares for permanent residents we have decided to offer all residents a free pass for the first year” To facilitate access to the “Le Valléen” lift three categories of pass have been introduced “School transport will be accessible via Le Valléen” The Region has played a key role in eliminating the bus between Saint-Gervais and the Lycée du Mont-Blanc and the pupils will be dropped off at the cable car to take the Valléen to the lycée” The Communauté de communes Pays du Mont-Blanc’s “school pass” which allows pupils to take advantage of winter and summer activities will also give them access to Le Valléen from 15 December the commune has innovated by creating the “Pass SaintG’air” “When people talk about Saint-Gervais they often say ‘I’m going to Saint-Ger’ so we played on this nickname to invent this pass” which will pay its delegate to offer it to residents “This represents a cost of around €180,000 for the municipality” justifying this decision by the desire to eliminate the financial barrier he is realistic: “I’ll be honest we won’t be doing this indefinitely.” Jean-Marc Peillex looks back at the commissioning on 3 August of the “Thermes lift” an inclined lift powered by the weight of waste water we had already recorded more than 5,000 journeys” “If you multiply that by an average occupancy of ten people per cabin that’s more than 50,000 people transported in a fortnight” This long-awaited project is an integral part of the municipality’s new mobility strategy linking the thermal park to the entrance to the village of Saint-Gervais and already transforming local life “That’s why I’m talking about a revolution in mobility and not just ‘clean’ or ‘decarbonised’ mobility as some environmentalists or national administrations are saying,” insists the mayor Jean-Marc Peillex recalls that the car has long been perceived as the symbol of freedom when those who could not afford it were forced to use public transport pointing out how rising living standards enabled many to gain access to individual mobility we’re offering something a little different,” he explains “We are creating alternatives that will allow people to enjoy a new freedom that of individual mobility without having to buy or use their vehicle.” With this in mind with automatic systems that will prevent the cabins from turning unnecessarily when there is no one there thus offering a new approach to mobility in the mountains Le Valléen doesn’t just make it easier to get around: it also helps to improve the quality of life of local residents by reducing noise and pollution while enhancing the tourist appeal of the area By linking the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area to major urban centres such as London visitors can arrive by train and reach the slopes without ever using their car A feat that will be further enhanced by the replacement of the second section linking the centre of Saint-Gervais to Le Bettex scheduled for the start of winter 2024-2025 There are no slow months when the resort is completely empty although of course we receive visitors from all over the world The ‘background noise’ for our tourism activity comes mainly from the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region and the Geneva area The idea is to create infrastructures that serve the residents first and foremost because that’s the core of my policy we design projects for the benefit of permanent residents and then we scale them so that tourists can enjoy them too Le Valléen will enable people to come by train with their bikes and spend a weekend in Saint-Gervais it will even be possible to travel from Brussels to Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce without a car We’re not in the seasonal services business secondary residents and tourists share the same space as the locals; there is no distinction tourists will no longer have to ask us if transport is available We’ve set up a real permanent link that makes it easier for them to come here” Le Valléen is part of a wider vision of sustainable tourism development By facilitating access to winter and summer activities such as mountain biking and paragliding it will make Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc a year-round destination of choice attracting local tourists and contributing to the local economy “The second link in the Le Valléen chain is the replacement of our gondola lift linking Saint-Gervais to Le Bettex itself built on the skeleton of the first cable car dating from 1936 The renovation will be completed by 15 December It will be a gondola lift with ten-seater cabins but complying with tourist cableway regulations This new equipment will be able to transport up to 2,800 people per hour As a pioneer in the introduction of sustainable mobility solutions in the mountains Saint-Gervais has already started to share its experience ” The Thermes lift is arousing a lot of curiosity We’ll be welcoming delegations from France and abroad including members of the Geneva airport environment committee Each region requires an approach tailored to its specific characteristics What we have succeeded in doing is breaking the deadlock of the impossibility of carrying out such projects There were many valley lift projects in Haute-Savoie By getting all the parties around the table and having the courage to take the plunge to confront the defenders of dogma and to take a few knocks you also need to know the funding network and know how to convince them to make it feasible Our project should act as a trigger for other similar initiatives even in remote mountain regions or rural areas of France I think it will make many people think” Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is showing the way to a new approach to tourism and mobility in the mountains built around balance and respect for the environment where the quality of life of the local people is at the heart of its actions This pioneering initiative confirms the town’s determination to be at the forefront of sustainable tourism offering its residents and visitors a mountain that is accessible lively and sustainable for future generations to Vera Aleta Williams Langworthy and Clyde Langworthy She spent her life caring for and serving others Vera was a founding member of the Nederland Professional Lions Club and the First Lady Governor of District 2S1 Roger “Jack” Hawthorne and his wife of Nederland; Danny LeBlanc and Tracy Johnston of Port Arthur; Terry LeBlanc and his wife Mandi LeBlanc and Jeremiah Seeley; Dustin LeBlanc and his husband Caston; Ian LeBlanc; Alexandra LeBlanc Woods and her husband Justin; Krista LeBlanc; Jackie Johnston; Christopher LeBlanc; and Jason LeBlanc; great-grandchildren Joseph Clifton-LeBlanc; Jenna Woods; Ashton Johnston; Jada Woods; Hunter Woods; Braedon Johnston; Kaide Woods; Elliott Seeley; and Phoebe Johnston; and sister Carl “Cropo” LeBlanc; parents; five sisters; and three brothers LeBlanc’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with her interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County Memorial contributions may be made to Lions Club International Please observe social distancing guidelines By attending any public event you are acknowledging the risk of exposure to the Corona Virus Please follow the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov Hi I went to school with vicky in 67 and 68 and think of her often hope this the same vicky I remembered her mother was the school nurse Would love too hear from her or family if possible and website in this browser for the next time I comment My deepest condolences to the entire family I have many fond memories from childhood and beyond and your parents always made anyone feel very welcome Vera Leblanc was a very special lady and nurse She taught me for 2 years in high school (1976-78) in her HOCT class I learned so much from her about health care and nursing skills I became a certified nursesâ€™ aide under her instruction then later went on to be a Registered Nurse (1981-present). I have fond memories of her taking our large class to local She was also very understanding and comforting to me when I lost my mother in 1977 My heartfelt condolences to her family at this time of great loss LeBlanc's family at this time of great loss LeBlanc taught me for two years in high school (1978-1980) in her HOCT class She was a very special lady who felt very deeply for her students I have wonderful memories of her taking our class to Regional and State contests We extend our sincere condolences to all of you Vera was a friend and respected colleague LeBlanc.....majestically eclectic is what comes to mind!! She is also responsible for helping me discover my true love (and a few years wiser now) I regretfully dished out my fair share of classroom mischief But I always loved her and she was never too hard on me I remember your mother the best nursing instructor everything I learn I took it with me through out my life im a retired nurse now and I enjoyed it thanks to Mrs Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Alice Marie (Perry) LeBlanc passed away on April 22 She was the third daughter born to Ernest and Jean Perry Alice spent her younger years in Attleboro and Cape Cod then most of her teenage years were spent on the island of Guam After graduating from Nashua High School (Elm Street) in 1972 beginning as a quality control inspector and working her way up to production manager she worked for the former Nashua Trust Bank in the savings department Shortly after arriving back in the Nashua area from Guam Alice met Bill while playing softball for the Benson’s Wild Animal Farm in Hudson they were puppy raisers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind they raised 19 puppies and worked endless hours educating and informing others about the great work of these special dogs Alice and Bill were named Citizens of the Year by the Hudson Grange for their work with Guiding Eyes They also enjoyed camping and cruising in their spare time Alice always said that her best work was done at her church As a long time member of Pilgrim Congregational Church and she worked tirelessly and with great enthusiasm for the Pilgrim Church thrift shop She is also survived by her sons Scott LeBlanc and Amy of Hudson The sunshine of her life were her grandchildren Hannah Alice "Whatever happened at grandma's never happened!!" Alice believed that your first bonds of friendship are with your siblings and she had four: Barbara Willis of Epping She was predeceased by her sister Patricia She was also "Aunt Snoop" to countless nieces and nephews A very heartfelt thank you is sent to home A happy and joyous Celebration of Life will be held at Pilgrim Congregational Church followed by a simple fellowship and coffee hour Donations may be made to New Hampshire Special Olympics in honor of all those living and flourishing with autism "Without glitter there would be no sparkle in life" Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Louisiana - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Francis of Assisi Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis LeBlanc at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Saturday A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM on Friday Readers will be Eva Narcisse and George Williams. Within the sacred walls of Immaculate Heart Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge a somber yet reverent atmosphere descends as reflections pour forth for the beloved Francis LeBlanc A man whose voice was a vessel of divine beauty a soul whose dedication to music and ministry knew no bounds and a presence that resonated deeply within the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to bear witness to his sacred hymns Born in the quaint town of Breaux Bridge on August 3 Francis LeBlanc was destined for a life immersed in the harmonies of faith and the melodies of devotion. Graduating with bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette embodying a spirit of unwavering humility and gratitude for the opportunities that graced his path Growing up in a community that nurtured his musical talents Francis remained grateful for the support he received throughout his life guided his every step and inspired his commitment to giving back to the community that had raised him with such love and care His journey led him to become a Music Director at his cherished church parish of St where his voice soared through the rafters lifting spirits and hearts towards the heavens A gifted teacher in the Diocese of Lafayette and beyond Francis shared his passion for music with eager students for over two decades leaving an indelible mark on generations of musicians his choirs accomplished the Sweepstakes Award at Choral competitions year after year Francis was also a tennis coach for 27 years Francis crafted symphonies not only with his voice and instruments but also with the sheer essence of his being - a vessel through which the heavenly notes of faith and devotion flowed effortlessly His legacy transcends mere notes on a staff reaching the hearts of those who were fortunate to experience his soul-stirring performances Francis shared his beautiful voice and musical talent using them as tools to bring people closer to God His role as a musician and cantor at various ceremonies and events allowed him to touch the lives of countless individuals in their times of joy and sorrow Francis's compassionate spirit shone through his participation in various community events such as the "Songs in Solidarity" concert series during the pandemic where his music served as a source of comfort and hope for those in need Francis's unwavering faith and humble spirit guided him his voice an instrument of praise and worship unto the Lord His talents were not simply a gift from above but a testament to his deep-rooted connection to his community Francis always attributed his success to the untiring support of those around him never seeking acclaim for himself but always redirecting the glory to the divine The legacy of Francis LeBlanc lives on in the hearts he touched and the music that will forever resonate in his beloved churches The notes of his life's symphony continue to echo through the corridors of time reminding all who knew him of the power of faith A final gathering to honor the life and legacy of Francis LeBlanc will take place in the coming days and the community he so dearly cherished will come together to celebrate his spirit and bid him a fond farewell let us remember the melodic resonance of his voice and the eternal peace that now surrounds him in the embrace of the divine The celestial choir of angels can be envisioned eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of their own as his soul ascends to join the heavenly chorus a chorus that he conducted with grace and humility during his earthly tenure may his songs of faith and devotion echo through eternity a timeless tribute to a life well-lived and a soul deeply loved Joseph (Jacqueline) LeBlanc; and his adopted daughter Herman LeBlanc and Herbert LeBlanc; sisters Hazel and Clothilde LeBlanc; maternal grandparents Decua and Clothilde Jean Batiste; paternal grandparents Lionel and Hazel LeBlanc; and his godmother Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Angelle LA 70517 (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 2024 5:29 p.m.Transitional Council members pose for a group photo after a ceremony to name its president and a prime minister in Port-au-Prince A surprise announcement that revealed Haiti’s new prime minister is threatening to fracture a recently installed transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for the gang-riddled Caribbean country Four of seven council members with voting powers said Tuesday that they had chosen Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister taking many Haitians aback with their declaration and unexpected political alliance who served as Haiti's sports minister during the second presidency of René Préval from 2006 to 2011 are now weighing options including fighting the decision or resigning from the council and Smith Augustin prepare to pose for a group photo with the transitional council after it named Fils as its president in Port-au-Prince A person with direct knowledge of the situation who did not want to be identified because negotiations are ongoing said the council's political accord had been violated by the unexpected move and that some council members are considering other choices as potential prime minister The council on Tuesday was scheduled to hold an election and choose its president one council member said that not only a council president had been chosen a civil society group represented by a council member with voting powers denounced in a statement late Tuesday what it called a "complot" hatched by four council members against the Haitian people "in the middle of the night." "The political and economic mafia forces have decided to take control of the presidential council and the government so that they can continue to control the state," the Montana Accord said Haitian politics have long been characterized by secretive dealings but many worry the country cannot afford further political instability as gangs lay siege to the capital of Port-au-Prince and beyond "People change parties (like) they're changing their shirts," said François Pierre-Louis a professor of political science at Queens College in New York and former Haitian politician He spoke during an online webinar on Tuesday evening he said he believed that Jean-Charles Moïse a powerful politician who was a former senator and presidential candidate is the one calling the shots," Pierre-Louis said who is among the four council members who support Bélizaire They could not be immediately reached for comment Fils represents the January 30 political group which is made up of parties including PHTK whose members include former President Michel Martelly and slain President Jovenel Moïse Augustin represents the EDE/RED political party founded by former Prime Minister Claude Joseph which is associated with f ormer Prime Minister Ariel Henry A document shared with The Associated Press and signed by the four council members who chose the new prime minister state they have agreed to make decisions by consensus "Constitution of an Indissoluble Majority Bloc within the Presidential Council." Henry was on an official visit to Kenya to push for the U.N.-backed deployment of a police force from the East African country when gangs in Haiti launched coordinated attacks starting Feb opened fire on the main international airport that remains closed since early March and stormed Haiti's two biggest prisons The violence continues unabated in certain part of Port-au-Prince including the area around the National Palace Haitians are demanding that security be a top priority for the council which is tasked with selecting a new prime minister and Cabinet as well as prepare for eventual general elections But some Haitians are wary of the council and the decisions it's taking noted that most of the council members are longtime politicians: "Their past is not really positive." a Haitian politics expert at the University of Virginia noted that some of the parties represented on the council are responsible for the current chaos in Haiti we reappoint the same people and hope that they change their ways Raising the same criticism is Michael Deibert author of "Notes From the Last Testament: The Struggle for Haiti," and "Haiti Will Not Perish: A Recent History." He noted in a recent essay that the council is "dominated by the same political currents who have spent the last 25 years driving Haiti over a cliff taking advantage of impoverished young men in the slums to be used as political bludgeons before - bloated on the proceeds from kidnapping drug trafficking and other criminal enterprises - these groups outgrew the necessity of their patrons." More than 2,500 people have been killed or injured across Haiti from January to March more than 90,000 people have fled Port-au-Prince in just one month given the relentless gang violence Tags: The Americas, World, News Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Clothing/Footwear has recently complemented its existing Kornit Avalanche direct-to-garment and Presto S direct-to-fabric print systems with Atlas MAX technology which produces personalised markings on textiles has used Kornit Digital production technologies for more than 15 years Tourism accounts for 30% of Brodelec’s business It has established an on-demand web platform enabling small brands and YouTube users to order and receive custom gear quickly By investing in a broad cross-section of Kornit’s technologies for single-step Brodelec created new opportunities and sales channels which proved fortuitous when the pandemic suddenly impacted consumer behaviour Using Kornit’s Oeko-Passport and GOTS-certified inks giving Brodelec the flexibility to produce a variety of applications in multiple materials with a single ink set The business complemented Kornit’s quick efficient production capabilities with a laser cutting system and several sewing machines empowering it to offer finished pieces such as imprinted cushions we have found a trustworthy partner that will be able to support us in the future,” said Hugo Willems “Kornit’s printers are the only printers able to pretreat and print at the same time By offering the possibility to print lower volumes they’ve enabled us to approach new customers and explore other markets such as associations and smaller businesses so it is a much more sustainable way to print than screen printing.” “Kornit is proud to have served Brodelec’s digital print needs for more than fifteen years now as they’ve relied on both direct-to-garment and roll-to-roll print capabilities to offer their customers consistent quality on demand,” said Chris Govier Kornit Digital EMEA president “They’ve long served a number of tourism clients and when Covid struck and the tourism business disappeared overnight we worked with Brodelec to build a fast and reliable solution for protective masks and it’s one that continues to generate business value and opportunity in a constantly evolving www.kornit.com The personal touch for Brodelec with Kornit Comprehensive weathering testing in Germany This is an updated version of a profile first publish in February. Blanc is now to take charge as Manchester United’s interim CEO. He’s the suave Frenchman who arrives to work on a motorbike and once idolised tennis player Bjorn Borg Now, after spells at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, Jean-Claude Blanc, 60, is set to play an influential role at Manchester United He is an experienced operator, having been chief executive at Juventus during a turbulent moment in their history, and then at PSG after the Qatari takeover And what can United fans expect following his time in Italy and France He grew up adoring Borg — the ice-cool Swede who won the men’s singles at Wimbledon five times in a row between 1976 and 1980 as well as six French Open titles — and imagined acting as his agent and negotiating contracts for him Blanc’s first job was at the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics staged in the region of eastern France where he grew up to learn and listen from the organisers of the 1984 Summer Olympics in the U.S he studied for an MBA at Harvard Business School the owner and operator of the Tour de France where he was responsible for delivering the French Open at Roland Garros being hired as chief executive of Juventus in 2006 — a crisis moment after the Calciopoli scandal that had engulfed the Italian club the scion of the Agnelli family (nephew of Gianni Agnelli This included Blanc following a chance meeting between the pair at a dinner in Paris Juventus had just been relegated to Serie B for the first time in their history and started the following season with a nine-point deduction (downgraded from the original 30) Blanc recalled: “You arrive in this environment that is necessarily dynamic because you have a mountain of problems to deal with at once Practically 100 days are decisive for the club’s future If you make a bad decision in those 100 days One of his first acts was to install fellow Frenchman Didier Deschamps as manager following a meeting at a restaurant in Savona He then managed to persuade a host of Juventus’ star players to stay and play in the second division they still had to contend with the loss of established international players such as Fabio Cannavaro Giovanni Cobolli Gigli had just been installed as Juventus’ president during the shake-up he told The Athletic: “He looked after the technical side of Juventus; recruitment and the management of the team I looked after the administrative side and Juventus’ relationships with institutions like Serie A The three years we worked together were full-on the presumption of someone who was top of the class He was someone who knew the world of sport because he worked in other sectors “I found him someone capable of managing complex problems like those affecting Juventus particularly in the early days after the Calciopoli case.” Cobolli Gigli credited Blanc with persuading Deschamps to join Juventus on a “relatively modest salary” Juventus still finished the 2006-07 season as champions and were promoted back to Serie A They followed that up with an impressive third-place finish in the top division under new manager Claudio Ranieri and a return to the Champions League. They went one better in 2008-09, coming second to Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan Blanc also oversaw Juventus’ move to a new home They became the first major Italian club to build their own stadium, which opened in September 2011 with a friendly against England’s Notts County — another club who play in black and white stripes Cobolli Gigli explained: “With the stadium Either we restructured the old stadium by investing €15million (£12.9m which was problematic because we would have still had an old ground with the stands far away from the pitch (because of the athletics track in between) Or we could build a new stadium on the land of the old stadium “We worked on the basis that Italy could win the rights to host the Euros and take advantage of subsidies from the authorities to invest in the stadium Italy were unsuccessful but we decided to go ahead regardless Blanc pushed hard for the club to take this decision and it was the right decision The stadium was built with a shopping mall next to it a pre-emption of the development of the so-called Continassa area upon which Juventus would subsequently build a hotel and its current training ground were overshadowed by disappointing results on the pitch as Juventus went backwards while one of Blanc’s final acts was his failed pursuit of Rafa Benitez to be the manager He was then marginalised by Andrea Agnelli didn’t have to wait long for his return to football Following the Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) takeover at Paris Saint-Germain in June 2011 with the remit of turning what was a struggling Ligue 1 club into a European-level powerhouse Blanc stated that PSG’s aim was “to be the biggest sports franchise in the world” he worked alongside sporting director Leonardo A former long-term PSG employee — speaking on condition of anonymity to protect relationships — told The Athletic: “The Qataris wanted to create one of the biggest sporting clubs in the world They wanted it to be across multiple sports and part of that brief was to be modern and digital on and off the football pitch “They have spent an enormous amount of money on things like the Jordan collaborations (the clothing ranges with NBA basketball star Michael Jordan) Jean-Claude was there from the start and put it all in place.” the club underwent a remarkable transformation: they enjoyed incredible domestic success and saw turnover jump from around €90million to almost €700m The club are now valued at around €3.2bn to €3.5bn record a pre-tax loss of €375m in their last set of accounts PSG failed to crack the Champions League and their obsession with star players ultimately proved a costly experiment that failed PSG and the wreckage of another Champions League calamity PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi acknowledged this when he said he didn’t want “flashy As PSG shifted to a new model built on a Parisian core with younger players in a further parallel to his time at Juventus Blanc was also entrusted with a big stadium project at PSG — even if some of the resulting issues remain unresolved PSG have been locked in a dispute with the mayor of Paris for around six years as the club want to buy the Parc des Princes stadium where they play their home matches and then increase its capacity from 48,000 to 60,000 This was a key item in Blanc’s in-tray but remains an ongoing issue and leaves PSG in a frustrating limbo position that the vast majority of clubs in France do not own their stadiums before the country hosted the 2016 European Championship PSG did upgrade the Parc des Princes by replacing every seat in the stands to make it more comfortable for fans adding two extra rows at the front to improve capacity and boosting the number of VIP seats from 1,200 to 4,500 Blanc’s knowledge of stadium projects should prove helpful for United with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS setting aside funds to revamp Old Trafford and boost the ground’s capacity A vision for what a revamped Old Trafford could look like A former colleague of Blanc’s said: “You have to realise where PSG were It was very passionate but the violence on the terraces was terrible The club was more of a cup club because it was so volatile “Jean-Claude was one of the steady people behind the scenes who managed to turn it around They renovated the stadium and modernised it They renovated the toilets and the food distribution Everything at the club needed restructuring and he was the central person behind the scenes “A criticism that would be levelled against him would be that some romantic fans would feel their club has changed too radically He was part of this removing of the soul of what PSG was — this volatile But that’s not really justifiable in modern football anymore.” Blanc was credited with playing an important role in the creation of PSG’s new €300million training centre at Poissy west of Paris — a project that started eight years ago The new facility covers 74 hectares (183 acres) includes 17 football pitches and brings together PSG’s stable of sports clubs onto one site for the first time Blanc has been described by those who have worked with him as a “politician and a business guy… very charming Another former colleague said he was “always a perfect gentleman respectful and dignified in not always easy circumstances” They added: “His personal humility is one of his biggest strengths in a macho industry He is nice to everyone and in return he gets that respect back from everyone To last for 11 years is massively impressive.” where he was presented with three signed shirts from the PSG men’s and women’s football teams and the handball team and a poster with all the men’s kits during his 12-year stay A video was then played showing some of the highlights of his time including the signings of David Beckham and Ibrahimovic After his time in Paris, Blanc left behind life in the north of France for the sunnier climes of the south, as CEO of INEOS Sport. This gave him overall responsibility for the INEOS sports portfolio, including football, Formula 1, sailing, cycling, rugby and running. during their 3-0 win at Monaco in February and visited Old Trafford in March along with Ratcliffe Francesco Farioli, 34, who had worked under now Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi in Italy Florent Ghisolfi was brought in as sporting director from Lens last year following impressive performances that saw them reach the Champions League He was joined by former Lens employee Laurent Bessiere the 40-year-old former Lorient chief executive Bocquet described Blanc as “a bit like the Lionel Messi of sports business” He told French newspaper L’Equipe: “It is not only a question of expertise but of interpersonal skills who was named as one of the INEOS representatives on the United football board after Ratcliffe agreed his deal to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club on Christmas Eve it turns out that returning to the all-consuming daily demands of being a club CEO did not appeal Richard Arnold stepped down as chief executive in November with Patrick Stewart acting as interim CEO before Berrada takes up his position Blanc joined Brailsford in the stands to watch United’s 2-0 victory over League One neighbours Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup earlier this year As INEOS speeds up its reshaping of United Blanc will be there at the heart of all the big decisions his arrival in Manchester marks the latest chapter in what has already been an action-packed career (Top photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) a Marvelous Marvin long before the boxers from Brockton flexed their muscles on the world what boxer worth his cross jab and uppercut wasn’t worth a nickname Gardner native Edgar “Tigin” Gallant rose to the rank of Worcester County lightweight champion in 1948 compiling a string of 21 straight victories at one time Among some of his opponents were such well-known boxers as Doc Blanchard “The Blonde Tiger,” Tony Ducharme and Leon Huston This is the seventh and final segment in a series chronicling long-lost sporting gems of Gardner this particular gem isn’t exactly a place as much as it is a long-lost item A large 16” x 20” hand-colored sepia-toned photo of Gallant apparently once hung in the Bowlaway on Main Street in Gardner It is now the subject of a search by one of Gallant’s family members brother of the former Peggy (Gerrard) Gallant curious about the photo of his legendary brother-in-law I noticed a large picture of Tigin at the Bowlaway on Main Street,” Gerrard recalled I stopped in the Bowlaway to inquire about that picture They told me someone on Parker Street had it I was unable to find that person or any leads.” Quite possibly the photo may have hung in the former Parker Street Café there were two bars in downtown Gardner once known for their connections to the sport of boxing The first was owned by local boxing promoter Armand Hamel who operated Armand’s Ringside at the site of the old West End Cafe (also known as “The Bucket”) in the mid-1950s Hamel was a local promoter of the sport of boxing some of his well-groomed prospects were former Gardner City Councilor Rosaire St “Til” Le Blanc and former Gardner patrolman Herve LeBlanc there was a room off the bar where an occasional boxing match was held helping to give the bar its more ominous nickname Cy Gallant (no relation to Tigin) trained local boxers who competed in the Silver Mittens competitions in Lowell which had been nicknamed “The Palms” for about as long as it was in operation dating back to the late 1800s framed portraits of his boxing protegees lined the wall I recall writing a story about the bar in 1987 when photos of such kid boxers as Larry “Butch” Morrissey Golden Glover Francis Hakkinen and the late Bill Bronson were displayed Other boxers that highlighted the barn-boarded walls at the time included the forementioned St “TiBoy” Landry and Gold Glover Tony Diatolevi a Canadian fighter who once boxed Willie Pep as were the trio of “Lefty” Rouleau Ray Laroque and “Kid Chocolate.” Gallant owned The Palms until his death in 1989 before former Gardner City Councilor Marc Morgan operated the business the bar once displayed a painted palm tree between the outside entrance doors of the bar and a large mural inside featuring many of the taverns’ regulars the building was refurbished into the present Cherry Nails boutique Boxing had always been a popular sport in Gardner since the 1930s with athletic clubs and boxing rings on Baker Street and West Street and the Into Athletic Club in the Finnish Hall on Ash Street the most celebrated boxer from the Chair City thus the large photo that was once proudly displayed somewhere in Gardner – and is now the subject of Gerrard’s search Gallant lived out his final years in Spencer before he passed away in 2010 at the age of 86 “I’m hoping to try to locate that photo and I’d like to donate it to the Gardner Museum,” Gerrard said “I would have one of his sons make the presentations.” perhaps local folks could join forces to search for this long-lost sporting gem picturing Gardner’s most famous boxer which can be preserved for all at the Gardner Museum Comments and suggestions for The Gardner Scene can be sent to Mike Richard at mikerichard0725@gmail.com or in writing to Mike Richard the AS Monaco players perfectly negotiated their first match of the competition against L’Union Saint-Jean by winning 4-1 at the Stadium de Toulouse.✍️ From the start of the match, the Rouge et Blanc had a monopoly on the ball and Takumi Minamino saw his shot blocked by a defender (10′), before coming up short against Rabyi, whom he had tried to chip (17′). The opposing goalkeeper could do nothing though about a shot from Eliesse Ben Seghir, ideally found at the back by Breel Embolo (20′). Already having scored against PSG the Moroccan international did the same four days later Jordan Teze’s shot from 30 meters went over (27′) then one from the Japanese midfielder hit the post (32′) before a shot on the turn by our the number 36 flashed over (35′) This impressive period would finally be concretized two minutes later when Vanderson doubled the lead from close range (37′) 37' | 0️⃣-2️⃣ #USJASM pic.twitter.com/WvGEnu25Eh — AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 22, 2024 to prevent the opponent from reducing the score making a sublime save in front of Capdeville (40′) This opportunity did not trouble the Rouge et Blanc though as they obtained a penalty won by Taki’ before the break (45+3′) Breel Embolo was denied by the Union Saint-Jean goalkeeper (45+5′) Kassoum Ouattara came on and was quick to show himself but missed the target from six meters (47′) The same thing happened for Takumi Minamino’s shot which flirted with the post (51′) Success then eluded the Rouge et Blanc again since the Japanese international also missed a penalty won by Jordan Teze (58′) who was definitely making all the right moves added a third shortly thereafter with a shot from 25 meters to kill any suspense (65′) 65' | 0️⃣-3️⃣ #USJASM pic.twitter.com/PKfeeHwRyb — AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) December 22, 2024 The match was now all but over but the players of the club from the Principality were not slowing down. Having come on, George Ilenikhena distinguished himself twice but first came up against the goalkeeper (72′) before another shot smashed off the post (73′) the hosts did not give up and reduced the score through Tournier The match then became crazy and finally the Monaco striker was rewarded for his efforts by scoring our fourth goal (91′) This was the last chance of this Round of 64 of the Coupe de France, synonymous with qualification for the Round of 32 for AS Monaco, the draw for which will take place this Sunday at 7:45 p.m. Now, it’s time for the holidays before the resumption of competition scheduled on January 5 with the Trophée des Champions against Paris Saint-Germain La belle image 🥰 La haie d’honneur de l’@AS_Monaco (L1) pour le petit poucet @intermarche de l’Union Saint-Jean (R1) 🫶 #CoupeDeFrance pic.twitter.com/Oh4gtCn2WS — Coupe de France (@coupedefrance) December 22, 2024 Sunday December 22 (14:45) – Stadium de Toulouse Coupe de France – Round of 64: Union Saint-Jean 1-4 AS Monaco Goals: Tournier (83′) for L’Union Saint-Jean; Ben Seghir (20′) Bookings: Tournier (70′) for L’Union Saint-Jean; Minamino (45+5′) for AS Monaco Adi Hütter: "We were not successful tonight" AS Monaco fall on penalties in Reims in the Round of 32 AS Monaco to face Stade de Reims in the CdF Round of 32 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for French hotels in 2024 From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York Update your must-visit list with The MICHELIN Guide’s new London restaurants the best hotel rooftops are a go-to when you touch down These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have already added hundreds of hotels to the MICHELIN selection in 2025 we’re highlighting a special list of 10 that thrive in the sunny season where do fashion’s biggest names retreat for a bite and a bed We imagine the post-Gala sanctuaries of the chicest attendees From tartan fabrics and stag antler furnishings to rare Scotch whiskies and castle views you'll have no doubt which country you're in when staying at these Michelin-Key hotels Sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a core value embraced by some of North America’s most design-forward hotels Marseille is a crossroads of culture and cuisine shaped by 2,600 years of migration and maritime trade From its Greek founders to waves of immigrants from Italy each community has left an indelible mark on the city’s dynamic food culture Find out where four-legged family members are treated like VIPs The charming One Key hotel is home to a MICHELIN-favorite garden restaurant AutoCamp Joshua Tree’s Vista Airstream Suite is a nostalgic base camp for the national park Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels the MICHELIN Guide revealed the brand new One and Three Key distinctions for the most outstanding hotels in France Built on a natural hot spring and operated by the famous Caudalie beauty brand it\u2019s a particularly fascinating Three Key property on the grounds of the Ch\u00e2teau Smith Haut-Lafitte vineyard The peloton tackles 177.4km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas taking the Tour de France out of the Alps Their day of suffering earned them two shots at a sprint victory on stage 5 to the village of Saint-Vulbas on Wednesday and then in Dijon on Thursday It is a fair reward for swapping their sprinting speed to fight gravity The Astana Qazaqstan riders again packed the bottom of the stage result but again carefully paced their effort to ensure that they stayed in the game Directeur sportif Mark Renshaw revealed to Cyclingnews that the team uses AI software to calculate the pace and power they need to ride on the climbs and their well-made plans delivered The time limit for the stage was calculated at 40:48 after Tadej Pogačar crossed the line alone and gained time on Jonas Vingegaard and everyone else Cees Bol and Michael Mørkøv were all part of the last gruppetto to finish at 36:11 Fernando Gaviria (Movistar) was last to finish with Fabio Jakobsen (Dsm-firmenich PostNL) and Dylan Groenewegen (Jayco AlUla) also in the gruppetto Stage 3 winner Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) Sam Bennett (Decathlon-AG2R) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) were all in another gruppetto just two minutes ahead They will surely invert the stage results as the terrain flatters and suits their speed and power and as Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates look for allies in controlling the race and the long ride out of the Alps into the plains and vineyards to the east of Lyon Tour de France 2024 Stage 5 profile(Image credit: ASO)Tour de France 2024 Stage 5 route(Image credit: ASO)Wednesday’s 177.4km fifth stage starts in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Savoie department and at the foot of the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Galibier The valley road leads to Chambéry and then the l’Ain department not far from Geneva and the Swiss border before cutting northwest to finish in Saint-Vulbas The stage includes two categorised climbs and a few others but they are French cotes and not the high Alps The Côte du Cheval Blanc comes after 104.6 km the Côte de l’Huis with 34.6km to go The intermediate sprint comes after 123.2km and so there is unlikely to be a battle amongst the sprinters to go on the attack as Mads Pedersen did on stage 4 The wide country roads of the final 30 kilometres seem ideal for chasing down any breakaways with multiple sprint teams surely ready to do the work The final kilometres are always vital when a sprint is expected The run-in to Saint-Vulbas includes two sweeping right turns on roundabouts inside the final three kilometres with a final slight turn right or kink in the road with 250 metres to go The speed will surely be close to 70 km/h at that point and the finish line comes into view with 250 metres to go The lead-out trains will probably fight for position in the final ten kilometres and especially for the two right turns inside the final three kilometres When the sprinters see the finish barrier it will be a perfect moment to start their sprint Watch Mathieu van der Poel try to lead out Alpecin-Deceuninck teammate Philipsen as he did so well in the 2023 Tour They are looking to make up for a disrupted stage 3 sprint when van der Poel punctured with six kilometres to go and Philipsen was caught in the late crash If the Belgian sprinter wants to target a second green points jersey he will need to score significant points in Saint-Vulbas Girmay and Pedersen have shown they are targeting the green jersey and will surely be up front on Wednesday Cavendish is looking for that 35th stage victory Some thought he might even struggle to finish the stage over the Galibier But he is still in the game and still hungry to win Stephen FarrandSocial Links NavigationHead of NewsStephen is one of the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team having reported on professional cycling since 1994 He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022 before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters ShareSaveLifestyle TravelChef Jean Imbert On St. Barth, Serving Meat, And The Role Of Social MediaByJennifer Leigh Parker Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Covering the future of travel in all its forms 10:50am ESTShareSaveThis article is more than 3 years old.The 40-year-old who unseated Alain Ducasse at one of the most prestigious restaurants in Paris challenged industry norms Jean Imbert became Executive Chef at Le Plaza Athénée hotel in Paris It’s an interesting time to interview Jean Imbert the self-described sailor from the shores of Brittany with a rakish smile and boyish charm has managed to convince the upper echelons of hospitality (including Dorchester Collection and LVMH the largest luxury conglomerate in the world) to make him the face of their flagship restaurants That now includes Le Plaza Athénée in Paris on Avenue Montaigne arguably the center of the gastronomic universe How does a tv chef — winner of the French edition of “Top Chef” 2012 — beat an A-list roster of three star chefs for the food world’s top job in the kitchen of Alain Ducasse culinary legend with 21 Michelin stars and personal chef to French Presidents he trained at L’institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon he opened his first restaurant L’Acajou in Paris which he eventually reinvented as the beloved kitchen Mamie intimate homage to his grandmother’s home cooking which closed after she passed away last winter After winning “Top Chef,” he also opened two ventures with musician Pharrell Williams: Swan in Miami and 24-hour food programming foments the kind of fame that can be parlayed into brand partnerships If you can launch a restaurant with Pharell Williams and secure Dior as your next restaurant partner (news Imbert confirms) that’s now about as valuable to a hotel conglomerate as any glory Michelin can confer Still, Le Plaza didn’t just happen out of nowhere. Roughly two years ago, when LVMH owner Bernard Arnault signed Jean Imbert to Cheval Blanc hotel in St it marked a key shift in Imbert’s career — from star chef to blue-chip brand ambassador In the world of high-end hotels and gastronomy When I arrived it was already very competitive but in the past two years a lot of famous chefs from France and other countries have arrived I think there is space for a lot of good chefs and I’m happy they are coming to the scene and I love to go see them The Rosewood Le Guanahani resort just reopened after a 4-year redesign. Its vibrant new ... More Mediterranean-style restaurant “Beach House” is run by chef Riccardo Schievano. Is your relationship with St. Barth purely professional? Or is it personal? It’s personal because I know the people who work there, but to be honest I've never been to St. Barth before Cheval Blanc. The hotel GM, she’s from Brittany like me. So we have a lot in common. Also the chef I brought with me has been a friend for 20 years. I know sometimes in business it’s not the best, but I love that my team are my friends. I feel that when I am in St. Barth. What is it about people from Brittany? There are so many ambitious Bretons running businesses in St. Barth now. I don’t know if we want to conquer the world. It’s more like from the beginning we were sailors, so we want to discover the world. You know, it’s like a community. I think we understand each other…. Growing up, I fished almost every day in the summer. If you make me choose only three products, they will come from the sea, except tomatoes which I love, and citrus (laughs). So, it’s a good fit for me in St. Barth, where 90 percent of the menus are seafood. Hotel Villa Marie Saint-Barth recently welcomed the talented Chef Benjamin Zannier from Brittany to ... More run its colonial dining room "François Plantation." Chef Jean Imbert's salt crusted fish, served oceanside at La Case, the open-air restaurant at Cheval ... More Blanc hotel. The dish I like the most is the sea bass in a salt crust. We have avocado you cut on the table, with fresh herbs inside. What is fun also, we have a sous chef called Leo who loves to make homemade pasta with red pepper from the island, and we grill this with fresh lobster and some other herbs, all together on a bread crust. I’m very happy with this dish. Lobster grilled directly on the table at La Case, Cheval Blanc St. Barth At Plaza Athénée, every move is under a magnifying glass and it’s very formal. When you go to St. Barth, is La Case an escape for you? Yes and no. I love the movement and change. But, mostly, I need to see my team. They love to feel that you are concerned, and I love to be with them. But normally, when I go to St. Barth, I don’t get a minute out of the hotel. I’m running breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But in Paris, when I come outside I have Avenue Montaigne next to the Eiffel Tower, so it’s cool also. Pas mal (laugh). Okay, hotels vs. standalone restaurants: How does your approach change? It’s different because you have expectations from the boss of the hotel. But a restaurant is a restaurant, whether it’s inside a hotel or not. I think too many hotels were just thinking of guests with rooms. But they need to be open minded, and aware that they are just a restaurant. Even at Plaza Athénee and Cheval Blanc, that is how we treat my places. Le Monde calls your position at Le Plaza a “revolution” in the culinary scene. Is that right? I don’t know. You know LVMH chose me for St. Barths without a star, even though competitors against me had three stars. So, I don't know if it’s a revolution. But when you choose a designer; you don’t choose them for a star. You choose them because you feel they are good for the job. Should I have a star? This is a question I never ask myself. It’s the wrong mentality. I prefer to follow my heart. I feel more in line with myself like that. Your menu at Le Plaza is a return to the grand classic French dishes of the past. The eco-conscious restaurant at Hotel Manapany sits directly facing Anse des Cayes bay, a favorite ... More spot for local pro surfers and brave newcomers. The meat controversy. You’re bringing meat back to Plaza Athénée. How do you feel about that? It’s always been that way. Now Instagram exists, but [the club aspect] has existed since the beginning of restaurants. In Le Plaza, Marlene Dietrich, actor Jean Gabin, Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, I have a seating plan showing each table where they sat 50 years before me. For me, the social club has more of an impact now because of social media. You can share it. The restaurant Le Sereno Al Mare in St. Barth is run by Executive Chef Raffaele Lenzi. I think your restaurant Mamie struck a personal chord with people. It was so intimate and comforting. Is that a theme for you? It has to be personal. Food is very sensitive. It’s a part of you. It’s close to love. I feel more comfortable when I put a part of myself in each project, and I’m very involved in authenticity. Are you at your limit? Or are there ambitions for a restaurant empire? Are you opening your next restaurant in Paris with Dior? We are going to work together, yes. But I can’t offer details... The Dior pop-up shop at Cheval Blanc hotel, St. Barth. Gonon and Gripa – as well as others at their domaines and at the annual Rhône trade show.Tasting with Jean Gonon at the domaine Saint-Joseph blanc Le Paradis Saint Pierre 90% Marsanne mostly from Paradis with some fruit from old vines in the Saint-Joseph lieu-dit; very intense floral and honey aromas with a waxy only 8% new oak used due to much lower yields in 2017 Typically richer than the Gripa Saint-Péray because of the granitic subsoils but still retains a wonderful freshness and balance; white flowers and almond notes on the nose with a mineral and savoury/ bitter Marsanne touch From old vine fruit on the steep Oliviers lieu-dit north of Mauves; 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne co-fermented raised in old oak for 12 months then assembled in steel tank for another 6 months before bottling Mostly from fruit in the prime Oliviers lieu-dit From 95% Marsanne in Saint-Jean de Muzols; 3 parcels vinified separately Incorporates the old vine fruit from Raymond Trollat Cooler nights have imprinted a fresh and balanced feel; floral notes Minerality drives the freshness on the palate Blended from multiple plots around Saint-Jean de Muzols raised in a mix of old and new barrels of various sizes forest fruits; long and generous with impressive balance From one of the top lieu-dits in Mauves; 80 to 90 year old vines very structured and framed by crisp acidity but will shine in 10+ years as exemplified by a recently opened 2009 bottle Blended from old vine fruit in several prime lieu-dits in Mauves and Tournon Minimal intervention winemaking gives an old school wine with intense black forest fruits crunchy tannins and a deeply layered finish Dark fruited with tobacco and coffee notes steep vineyard with 80 year old vines; fruit destemmed and aged in up to 40% new oak From a splendidly steep amphitheatre-like vineyard on limestone giving ripe fruit with crisp acidity due to the cooler nights Small terroir-specific cuvée made from fruit harvested in Saint-Jean de Muzols at 150 to 200m altitude The Buyer TVClick below to watch The Buyer's library of online debates, videos and webinars. The real setting of Sainte Victoire might come as a shock The Madame Blanc Mysteries filmed in a different place to where the drama takes place - we look at where the real life locations from the show can be found Cosy Channel 5 drama The Madame Blanc Mysteries has a cult following the series certainly crept up out of nowhere and stole the hearts of the nation and is written by Corrie legend Sally Lindsay Keen fans of British TV also have fun spotting the host of beloved faces who nab guest roles Set in the village of Sainte Victoire in France viewers enjoy the background scenery of the show just as much as they love watching Jean solve mysteries with the colourful collection of locals Keep reading to find out exactly where the action was shot - the answers might be surprising filming took place in quite a few European locations The Madame Blanc Mysteries is actually filmed in Malta and Gozo Sally Lindsay admitted she was sceptical about filming in Malta, as the show had originally planned to film in France but coronavirus restrictions made it difficult. She told Entertainment Daily "We were going to film in France but I wasn’t really sure… I’d been to Malta a couple of years ago when my father was passing because it was on his bucket list and the bit we went to looked more like Spain than the South of France." Sally continued to say "We got the ferry to Gozo but it was unbelievable – literally just a tiny drive in and it was like we were in the South of France Even our French actors thought it looked like France!" A post shared by Alex Gaumond (@alexgaumond) Producer Andy Morgan also discussed his feelings about the change of location and how the team managed to make Malta resemble the South of France He said "I was always confident that we could create Sainte Victoire on Gozo best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox our police station and our pub – create some shop signs dot some French cars around and you’re there if you use clever framing When shooting we would close the square so that we could drive cars on the other side of the road and simple things like that work really well." A lot of The Madame Blanc Mysteries filmed in the town of Sannat in Gozo Sannat is a small town in the southern part of the island of Gozo the highest cliffs on the island of Gozo with stunning views of the surrounding Mediterranean Sea Mgarr ix-Xini Bay can be found at the bottom of the town's Hazira Vally a large valley splitting Sannat from the towns of Xewkija and Ghajnsielem Mgarr ix-Xini is a diving destination on the island A behind the scenes picture from filming shows crews setting up in Sannat square which forms a stunning backdrop to the action. Speaking on the Visit Gozo YouTube channel I just fell in love with that square and said 'We've got to film it here.'" The actress added "It's just beautiful A post shared by Sally Lindsay (@sallylindsay73) it takes inspiration from real French village Vauvenargues There is a Montagne Sainte-Victoire in Southern France a limestone mountain ridge popular with hikers - artists also frequent the region for the beauty Vauvenargues can be found at the foot of the north massif of Mount Sainte-Victoire and although the fictional village name was inspired by the area still no actual village of that name exists Sally Lindsay spoke about choosing France for the setting of the show She said "I remember sitting in my caravan in rainy Manchester filming Cold Call thinking it would be nice to somewhere sunnier That was a big influence on where The Madame Blanc Mysteries would be set!" The exact location of the Chateau owned by Judith and Jeremy in The Madame Blanc Mysteries is unknown only that it is the Prime Minister of Malta’s secondary residence. Show producer Andy Morgan said "We used the Prime Minister’s wife’s secondary residence for Jeremy and Judith’s chateau We turned their dining room into a lounge – it was being wasted as a dining room as it looked out onto the beautiful gardens I feel like we made the place even more homely I really wanted the PM and his wife to visit the set and get some ideas from us but we didn’t see them during filming." A post shared by Channel 5 (@channel5_tv) A post shared by Saffron Cherry Productions (@saffron_cherry) Sir Tony Robinson is a series regular on the show and shared a video of himself chatting to Sally Lindsay about this He told her about a conversation he'd had with his wife after Sally invited him to be part of the series. He said "I went home and said to my wife 'Sally Lindsay's just asked me to be in her show it's just one of those things people say when they're a little bit p***ed Robinson hit it off with everyone on the show when his part did come to fruition and the cast wanted him to remain a part of the series - which he now is He concluded their chat by saying "I'm actually proud to be working on the show." are always keen to find out where the beautiful locations featured in the series can be found multi-award nominated writer and blogger with six years’ of experience writing about parenting Lucy has contributed content to PopSugar and moms.com she has transformed her passion for streaming countless hours of television into specialising in entertainment writing There is now nothing she loves more than watching the best shows on television and sharing why you - and your kids - should watch them The year 2005 marked the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia and adjacent areas to points around the Atlantic rim A defining moment in the history of the Acadian people the deportation also changed irrevocably the human geography of what is today Canada’s Maritime Provinces Although De Monts established a trading post at Port-Royal in 1605 the French hold over Acadia was fragile and intermittent until 1632 when the Treaty of St Germain-en-Laye confirmed French possession of the region almost three hundred French immigrants arrived in the Port-Royal area With a high birth rate and low infant mortality the population reached approximately 500 people in 1671 and about 13,000 people in the early 1750s Acadian settlement spread around the Bay of Fundy as well as onto Île Saint-Jean (Prince Edward Island) and to Pentagoet at the mouth of the Penobscot River raising livestock and crops from dyked marshes much of the area settled by the Acadians was transferred to the British who called the territory Nova Scotia the French and the British consolidated their respective positions in Acadia and Nova Scotia The French built a massive fortress town at Louisbourg on Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) and placed forts to command the Chignecto Isthmus and the Saint John River constructed a fortified town at Halifax; they also built Fort Edward overlooking the Avon River and Fort Lawrence at Chignecto Increasing friction between the British and the French in the Ohio Country led to the outbreak of the French and Indian War (Seven Years War) in 1754 British and American colonial forces captured Fort Beauséjour Concerned at the large Acadian presence in the hinterland of Halifax and aware that many Acadians had refused to swear loyalty to the British crown the military governor of Nova Scotia took the fateful decision to clear the Acadians from their settlements The deportation of the Acadians began in the fall of 1755 and lasted until 1778 were from settlements around the Bay of Fundy After the British captured Île Royale and Île Saint-Jean and raided the Gaspé and the Saint John River in 1758 further Acadians were captured and deported Those who had sought refuge in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon were also removed A British officer arriving at Annapolis Royal in October 1757 observed “ruined habitations and extensive orchards well planted with apple and pear trees Acadians were shipped to many points around the Atlantic Large numbers were deported to the continental colonies Some managed to escape to New France (Quebec) A handful arrived in the Upper Saint John Valley Many moved several times; a great number left the American colonies at the end of the war and returned to Nova Scotia; many of those in France moved to the French Caribbean or to Louisiana where they formed the basis of the Cajun population Those Acadians who returned to Nova Scotia in the 1780s and 1790s found their former settlements occupied by American settlers and Loyalists the Acadians occupied new areas in western Nova Scotia The 200l Canadian census reports 40,000 people of Acadian descent in the Maritime Provinces Rural Acadian settlements typically comprise houses dispersed along a principal street Cultural centers proclaim the vitality of Acadian culture Acadians also have moved into urban areas St. BartsChevron Walter Bibikow / Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links when billionaires parade their super-yachts in the port of the capital Passers-by—like ornithologists spotting a rare bird—pass the time identifying which boat belongs to whom (such as Bernie Arnault’s Symphony or David Geffen’s Rising Sun) It all adds to the allure of this citronella-scented adventure playground manages not to feel vulgar or ostentatious When it comes to hotels, St. Barts is home to some of the best in the Caribbean—sleek boutique stays where sustainability and luxury intertwine effortlessly. For our top picks, the below are the ultimate places to stay in St. Barts. Le Barthélemy Hotel & SpaIt doesn’t get any more idyllic than Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa’s crescent-shaped The intimate hotel has just 44 rooms and suites and is found on the shores of Grand Cul de Sac Impeccably designed interiors channel a high-end French aesthetic—sharp lines are softened with cream linen sofas and there’s always a glimpse of the turquoise ocean from every corner There’s a cinematic infinity pool and a breezy al-fresco restaurant—Amis St Barts—overseen by Michelin-recognized chef Jéremy Czaplicki Its ceiling sculpture of handblown glass fish in the colors of the ocean may distract you from the inventive menu of coconut-crusted eggplant and yellowfin tuna served with marinated watermelon—but not for long it’s a match made in oceanic heaven with La Mer facials and body treatments for chill-out tunes and a Flamingo cocktail A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World the hotel has one eye on sustainability and offers coral restoration and zero-waste cooking classes for guests View from a bedroom at le ToinyFabrice Urviez/Courtesy Hotel Le ToinyHotel Le ToinyCharlie and Mandie Vere Nicoll former owners of St-Barth Isle de France (sold for a mint to LVMH) so they bought another property on the island Fun fact: Charlie is the local vicar (we kid you not) Some may refer to it as the hotel farthest from town Le Toiny is an intimate hideaway with only 22 sprawling suites nestled within 17 acres of tropical land Private terraces and large heated pools come as standard with each room designed by Lady Bee Osborne of Osborne Interiors (the interior designer visits every year to ensure everything is in tip-top condition) Two large villas have been recently added for even more space The hotel's other drawcard is Le Toiny Restaurant one of the best fine dining options on the island and one of the reasons the hotel is a member of Relais and Chateaux chef Brenton Styles' specialties include mahi mahi where idiosyncratic touches—glasses in the shapes of animals and vegetables—and resident DJ Tito will have you clock-watching for cocktail hour Other additions include multi-level rooms and the spa built on the rock itself (where the restaurant used to be) and a beach bar dotted with lipstick-red parasols Where there were once three restaurants there is now one riffing on mid-century glamor with a ramped-up sustainably minded menu devised by Jean-Georges Vongerichten It even excels at breakfast: the yogurt with caramelized pistachios and grapefruit is so good and the individual design and quirky art give the feeling of kicking back in a private villa Here’s an island hotel that’s dizzyingly fun and utterly spoiling and still the beating heart of the island's social scene then the rhythmic lapping of the waves will head to the newly expanded spa which features the island’s only beachfront spa pavilion created just for the hotel by the Swiss beauty brand Bringing even more European flavors is chef Davide Mosca who heads up the hotel’s open-air Al Mare restaurant as the sun goes down over the stunning Grand Cul-de-Sac beach you’ll tuck into a bowl of Linguine alle Vongole while your toes sink into the sand St BarthsJeanne Le Menn/Courtesy Gyp Sea HotelGyp Sea HotelGyp Sea Hotel is not so much a new opening but rather a rebranding by the renowned Sibuet hoteliers The Sibuet hotel group—launched 30 years ago by Jocelyne and Jean-Louis Sibuet—has become synonymous for its collection of immaculately-designed hotels found across France The hotel—now enigmatically called Gyp Sea Hotel—sees the couple’s son and daughter it’s out with the old and in with a new bohemian spirit with Gyp Sea now expanded to not only a boutique hotel and a hip beach club but also a new set of jaunty beach cottages a stay at the hotel means balmy nights spent in one of the 22 suites which are painted in cheery bougainvillea pink Interiors are filled with rattan furniture Antique bamboo armchairs are brightened with colorful palm-print cushions; canopied four-poster beds are laid with fine linens and some rooms have glorious outdoor tubs Days can be spent by the emerald-toned pool under the shade of banana trees and giant palms Nearby is the beach club on the Plage du Pélican where you can bathe in the warm sea and eat grilled lobster book one of the new beach houses which are bursting with bold textiles Additional reporting by Vassi Chamberlain and Michelle Jana Chan. A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller. 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 Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Vassi Chamberlain selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter the visions that fleet across my mind are of Henri Matisse’s colour-saturated paintings It’s my 15th visit to St Barths in 20 years but the visual explosion of the arrival – frothy neon-blue sea brilliant-red roofs – still makes my heart skip when up to 80 boats glide around the island like supermodels A 1973 Slim Aarons shot taken on a yacht off St Barths © Slim Aarons/Getty ImagesBut that’s all an amusing sideshow to the real star St Barths has character in spades – something I am looking to capture for the book I am writing on the colourful French territory (published by Assouline later this year) traiteurs and pharmacies around every corner; even gendarmes on the streets Not that it’s entirely Gallic: Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot here in 1493 followed briefly by the Knights of Malta; later Sweden held onto it for almost 100 years before returning it to France All their traces are very much visible today from the Gustavian architecture to the mix of cuisines the French waiters dance on tables throughout the night The island has never been self-sustaining (largely barren and with no natural water source, which is why indigenous Carib communities never settled there for any length of time); so it wasn’t until tourism came along – thanks to the vision of French-Dutch aviator Rémy de Haenen, who landed the first plane in 1946 – that it prospered. He built the Eden Rock eventually turning it into St Barths’ first hotel Nureyev and Johnny Hallyday started to arrive But the unique bohemian flavour is down to those who were born and live here – such as outgoing president Bruno Magras who for 27 years staunchly maintained his principles: no big hotel groups St Barths achieved the almost impossible feat of rebuilding itself in a way that St Jean © Kate HolsteinThe recently revamped Hotel Le Toiny © Kate HolsteinThe Eden Rock is a focal point – a place to eat and take the temperature of the scene Leonardo DiCaprio and Bella Hadid all wandering around and I remember David Matthews once telling me over a long boozy lunch how he’d recorded a song with Johnny Hallyday in the mini-studio of the hotel’s Villa Rockstar It is a little slicker since its post-Irma rebuild designed by Martin Brudnizki (the Oetker Collection owners of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes but the young French beach crew still jump around handing out frozés in paper cones and the food (under the direction of long-time chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten an island regular for many years) is impeccable and a strawberry and red-pepper gazpacho that was so good I ordered it two days in a row founded by locals Birgit and Hervé Brin in 1983 who sold them directly to sunbathers on the beach in repurposed rum bottles Vassi Chamberlain travelled as a guest of Elegant Resorts, flying with British Airways from London Heathrow to Antigua, and with Tradewind Aviation from Antigua to St Barths Cheval Blanc Isle de France, from €750Eden Rock St Barths Hotel Le Toiny Gustavia’s Bonito restaurant © Kate HolsteinBonito Just off Gustavia’s main street, this slick restaurant has spectacular harbour views and a Peruvian/Creole/French-inspired menu. bonitosbh.com Eddy’s Ghetto The ambience is old-school tropical, the cuisine is French Creole. Green papaya salad with peanuts and goat curry are favourites. eddysghetto.com L’Arawak Café Smack bang in the Carré d’Or courtyard and the prime vantage point for early-evening celebrity spotting over cocktails and tapas L’Esprit Jean-Claude Dufour Set in a fairy-lit tropical garden on the edge of Saline beach ramshackle Gustavia charmer was Johnny Hallyday’s favourite hangout Usually packed with salty locals smirking at the chichi goings-on Le Ti St Barth The legendary BBQ-style restaurant turns into a nightly party with its own band, cabaret and table-dancing. Always booked up weeks in advance. tistbarth.com Clic Bookstore and art gallery that also sells beachwear and commissioned designer pieces, as well as homeware and limited-edition prints. clic.com Ligne St Barth The first store of the beauty brand born on the island and now sold all over the world. lignestbarth.com Lolita Jaca The original St Barths fashion spot, inspired by the ’60s flower-power girl. Its trademark mini beach kimonos are a must. lolitajaca.com Poupette Boho-chic trove of form-fitting silk dresses, tops and palazzo pants in colourful prints; poupettestbarth.com Getting thereTradewind Aviation operates private charter flights throughout North America and the Caribbean Canada's Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa under an ethics screen to shield him from his government’s extensive dealings with J.D recently stayed over at the home of the Irving family patriarch highlighting the close and often controversial relationship between Mr LeBlanc and the wealthy New Brunswick family Mr. LeBlanc’s ties to the Irvings have come under scrutiny in the past and resurfaced as he took over the powerful role in the Finance Ministry and prepares for a possible Liberal Party leadership run if close friend Justin Trudeau steps down The source said the party was held in the town of Rothesay outside of Saint John The Globe and Mail is not identifying the source who was not authorized to discuss the private affair a key political lieutenant and boyhood friend to Mr set up an arrangement with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner in 2016 to screen him from any dealings with J.D The conflict-of-interest screen would not block him from attending intimate gatherings with the New Brunswick corporate tycoon He said there’s more snow in front of the plow now,” Mr LeBlanc said in a podcast interview last week referring to the very poor polling and fundraising metrics that the Liberal Party is contending with Irving is the president and chief executive officer of the Irving family’s vast corporate network that has interests in numerous industrial sectors the company is also the beneficiary of billions of dollars of government contracts to build new warships for the Royal Canadian Navy at its shipyard in Halifax LeBlanc said it will “ensure that I will abstain from any participation in any discussions or decision-making processes and any communication with government officials in relation to any matter or issue forming part of the subject matter of the conflict-of-interest screen.” Premiers urge unity in face of ‘chaos’ in Ottawa after Freeland steps down A close confidant who has been making calls on Mr LeBlanc’s behalf for a possible leadership run said his campaign will have no trouble raising money because of his connections to the Irving family and his new role as Finance Minister LeBlanc as the government’s best communicator and someone who is capable of preventing the Liberals from being wiped out in a Conservative sweep when an election is held The Globe is not identifying the confidant who was not authorized to discuss Mr LeBlanc said that he continues to abide by the ethics screen in his dealings with the Irving family and that it will remain in place in his new role as Finance Minister Jim Irving have been friends going back decades in order to avoid any conflict of interest Minister LeBlanc has a conflict-of-interest screen to ensure that he does not weigh in on any matters or decisions that could impact Mr Jim Irving’s business dealings,” director of communications Jean-Sébastien Comeau said in a statement “Minister LeBlanc has also informed the Deputy Minister of Finance of the conflict-of-interest screen LeBlanc] does not participate in any decisions that could benefit Mr Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett accused Mr LeBlanc and the Prime Minister of cozying up to wealthy elites and being out of touch with main-street Canadians “Life is harder than ever before for everyday Canadians who are struggling to get by,” Mr “While the Liberals’ ultra-rich friends and insiders have never had things so good.” has been the recipient of the Irving’s generosity over the years using their corporate jets to get to medical appointments and spending time at a cedar lodge known as Downs Gulch an exclusive salmon-fishing spot reserved for the province’s richest family LeBlanc has used the lodge after he became a Trudeau government minister in 2015 to see a Montreal doctor about cancer treatment The flights were preapproved by Canada’s federal ethics czar although opposition and other critics said they should not have been allowed “Minister LeBlanc has not used any Irving aircraft since using one to travel to Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital in 2019 at a time when his immune system was severely compromised and he could not “The conflict of interest and ethics commissioner at the time had cleared his use of Irving aircraft.” Spokespersons for the Irving family did not immediately respond to requests for comment LeBlanc ran into controversy when it was reported that he had taken one of the Irving jets to a wedding in Ottawa and to fly to Washington He had not declared the free air travel with the ethics commissioner Since he became a cabinet minister in the Trudeau government in 2015 LeBlanc has had brushes with the commissioner’s office then-commissioner Mario Dion ruled that he violated the country’s ethics act when he awarded a lucrative clam licence to an Indigenous business group that had a family connection He approved a multimillion-dollar Arctic surf clam licence for the Five Nations Clam Co in which a first cousin of his wife was involved in the winning bid In 2019, The Globe reported that four of the six judges appointed to the federal bench in New Brunswick in the past eight months had links to Mr prompting renewed questions about the government’s use of partisan criteria in its choices for the judiciary In April, 2023, Mr. LeBlanc’s sister-in-law, Martine Richard, resigned as the interim ethics commissioner a day after a House of Commons committee decided to investigate her appointment by the Prime Minister Opposition parties said her closeness to Mr LeBlanc made her a poor choice for a job that involves holding the government to account for ethical violations Report an editorial error Report a technical 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Signing up enhances your TCE experience with the ability to save items to your personal reading list Our team will be reviewing your submission and get back to you with any further questions Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia Ligne St Barth cosmetics uses natural ingredients such as frangipani flowers Co-founder Hervé Brin calls on his Breton and West Indian heritage working with the herbs and medicinal plants his grandmother added to her concoctions Bestsellers include the nourishing avocado oil papaya peeling shower cream and aloe vera gel with mint which can be used as after-sun or aftershave Address: Ligne St Barth cosmetics, Route de Saline, LorientTelephone: +31 203 636 009Website: lignestbarth.com It’s no surprise to find swirly-print Pucci bikinis and Givenchy bags in the boutique at LVMH-owned Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France or a limited-edition watch from the hotel’s collaboration with Dior But there are other discoveries to be made here too – delicate astrology necklaces by local designer Donna del Sol saltwater and freshwater pearls plus charms in abalone shell Address: Cheval Blanc St-Barth, Baie des FlamandsWebsite: chevalblanc.com Founder Delfina Marsaglia went on to produce a line for Tory Burch and now works with her son from the stretch fabrics to the cuts and patterns Address: Delfina, Passage de la crémaillère, GustaviaWebsite: delfina swim.com Address: SunBarth, 7 Rue du Bord de Mer, GustaviaWebsite: sunbarthstores.com On the path to the beach at the unmissable Eden Rock, which reopens this November, Eden Being is a global edit of clothes and accessories influenced by the style of hotel co-owner Jane Matthews Accessories include Linda Farrow rose-gold aviators and patchwork bags by Etro Address: Eden Being, Baie de Saint JeanWebsite: edenbeing.com Set in a low-slung stone building thought to have been used by smugglers back in the day Mint & Rose espadrilles and LeMar swimwear Fashion shows here play out to the tune of Blondie’s ‘Call Me’ Address: Le Toiny, Anse de ToinyWebsite: letoiny.com Free In St Barth is the place for a been-there-bought-the-T-shirt souvenir that’s not cheesy, with slogans to match the spirit of the island (‘Cool by the pool’). This beach-shack-style shop is built of upcycled wood and touts jersey sportswear with sunset, wave and seagull motifs; the brand even has its own surf team The most popular buy is a slouchy waffle top hoodie for throwing on after a morning session in the sea Address: Free In St Barth, Les Hauts du Carré d’Or, GustaviaWebsite: freeinstbarth.com books and dazzling framed photographs by Anne Menke Leila Jeffreys and Celle’s husband Antoine Verglas The covetable handcrafted hessian and leather Market Bag supports artisans in Bangladesh Address: Clic, Rue de la République, GustaviaWebsite: clic.com who has been living on St Barth’s for more than 20 years runs Les Petits Carreaux ceramic art studio where visitors can get involved or simply pick up a present She’s best known for her beach signs – evocative painted tiles in primary colours posted all over the sandy trails leading to the shore Address: Les Petits Carreaux, Passage de la crémaillère, GustaviaWebsite: facebook.com/lespetitscarreauxstbarth sources goods from all over the world for her Baya St Barth store so the feeling is more global bazaar than traditional boutique The emphasis is on natural materials and artisanal techniques with one-off finds from handmade Indian tableware to Moroccan pillows It’s worth making a detour for a whiff of La Casa del Habano, the best cigar shop on the island. Those in the know come for earthy Partagás D4, reliable Montecristo No. 4 and creamy Cohiba Robustos, as well as Panama hats from Ecuador empty cigar boxes are stacked for passers-by to pick up for free – they make great pencil cases The best new hotels in the Caribbean What to wear in the Caribbean Rihanna interview on Barbados Scroll down to see more pictures of shops in St which has 10 bays for catching point breaks taking in colonial Swedish red brick and wooden picket fences 2021Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors The moment you descend onto St. Barths (descend is literal—one must take a nose dive to land on the West Indies island), you know you’re in for something spectacular. The crystalline waters are dotted with yachts, often of the mega variety, and the beaches filled with sunbathers wearing Eugenia Kim hats and basket bags from Loewe Nestled into the hillside are white villas with red roofs and sprawling vistas ahead of them Barths has earned a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous it’s likely that several famous faces are there right alongside you is full of upscale restaurants with a focus on local seafood and the beach clubs provide quite the party and play if you’re lucky enough to be headed to the glamorous isle a LVMH-owned hotel that exudes French Riviera-esque glamour Tropical greenery and flora enshrouds each walkway and walls are adorned in bougainvillea arches The pink-and-white adorned beach club somehow manages to be social yet still relaxing—sure you can order a bottle of magnum Whispering Angel to your cabana or you could just as easily nap on your day bed dotted with pops of turquoise and globally sourced art Then there’s the infinity pool: It’s hard to know where it stops and the Caribbean begins making it also the perfect hotel for the culinary minded The “Rock” in Eden Rock is a nod to the hotel’s rockside locale the Eden Rock is the place to be for those who want an elevated scene—which is why so many people love going to St It’s hard not to feel lively when lying on a brick-red sun bed next to the hotel’s rosé-sipping clientele which has included everyone from Howard Hughes to Greta Garbot and Princess Lee Radziwill throughout its 60-year history If you can pull yourself from the bathlike waters of St Jean beach—the Eden Roc has the most swimmable beach on the island—you're a mere minute walk from dance-on-table day clubs like Nikki Beach and Gyp Sea The posh Le Toiny is for those seeking a discreet Located on the opposite side of the island from Gustavía it is surrounded by wild and rugged terrain guests must board an open-air white safari jeep that will navigate several steep dirt curves before reaching its luxurious order the lobster salad and a glass of Minuty rosé—and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.) The rooms are airy each comes with a private plunge pool with ocean views Christian Liaigre designed the polished interiors of Le Sereno, a hotel tucked away on St The property features 600 feet of private waterfront—Le Sereno is one of the few hotels that only allows hotel guests to use their beach club—and children will scramble to snorkel with sea turtles There’s a quaint charm to Villa Marie a boutique hotel nestled high above the hills in Colombier there’s no beach on site—although they offer shuttles to beach club Gyp Sea—but there’s simply no hotel with more spectacular views on the island unlike its more bustling hospitality counterparts Villa Marie is so quiet that you can hear the island’s natural fauna chirping in the tree canopies day or night Many of the villas come with a concierge service to assist you with everything from dinner reservations to boat rentals Photo: Courtesy of St. Barths TourismMaya’s is one of the restaurants where you can clearly tell that the tables around you have been dining there forever the menu shifts depending on what the fisherman brought in that day To dine at Le Tamarin is to feel like you are doing so in the middle of a tropical oasis—if the jungle had glamorous guests dining in sequins and feathers as well guests playing boozy games of backgammon on its grounds Serving up French island-style cuisine (think ceviche yet also foie gras) and an expansive fresh-caught fish selection you’d be remiss not to order their signature cocktail Perhaps the best word to describe Bonito is the simplest one: fun The drinks come in ridiculous glasses (think a copper bath tub with a rubber ducky) and the entire restaurant crowd is there to have a good time Just like Bonito, Bagatelle is where to go when you want a dinnertime scene Stay late enough and people will start dancing on tables Looking for a more romantic, less rambunctious dinner? Head to the L’Isola in Gustavia which offers fine Italian cuisine in a dark Photo: Courtesy of St Barths TourismShellona Vita Kin Xoxo tasseled embroidered linen tunic Agua Bendita Limón ruffled bead-embellished embroidered printed swimsuit Caravana Tuznik leather-trimmed fringed cotton-gauze pareo Lizzie Fortunato Petra pearl and gold-plated coin necklace No official stage winner as extreme weather forces neutralisation at top of Col de l'Iseran made the final kilometres of the stage impossible to pass by bike Tour de France stage 19 finish line quotes Alaphilippe loses Tour de France lead in unexpected way Brailsford: Fortune favours the brave at the Tour de France Key Tour de France stage slashed as landslide blocks Cormet Roselend Bernal caught and passed the remains of the break in the final kilometres of the climb Steven Krujswijk (Jumbo-Visma) and Emanuel Buchmann (Bora-Hansgrohe) general classification times were taken at the summit of the Iseran with Alaphilippe set to lose over two minutes to the 22-year-old The chaos marked the end of a frantic stage of racing officially 126.5km long but cut to 88.5km due to the weather Almost forgotten amidst the stage cancellation chaos was Groupama-FDJ leader Thibaut Pinot's abandon who lay fifth overall at the start of the day left the race after suffering through the opening 40km with what turned out to be a torn thigh muscle The Tour de France's high Alpine adventure continued with the 126.5km stage 19 the Col d'Iseran and Montée de Tignes (2089 metres) on the menu for the penultimate mountain stage of the race The two big climbs of the day were to come after the third-category Côte de Saint-André after 25km the second-category Montée d'Aussois after 38km and the third-category Col de la Madeleine after 63.5km The big tests of the day came with the HC-rated Iseran (12.9km at 7.5 per cent) and first-category Tignes (7.4km at 7 per cent) which would – of course – end up not being raced A number of big names joined in the attacking at the start of the stage Dan Martin (UAE Team Emirates) and Pello Bilbao (Astana) among the early attackers The hectic start to the stage saw more riders make it across with Rigoberto Urán (EF Education First) and world champion Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) two men from the top ten to get away Other notable names included king of the mountains challenger Damiano Caruso (Bahrain-Merida) Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) and Warren Barguil (Arkéa-Samsic) Jumbo-Visma and Movistar placed helpers in the break with Dylan Van Baarle Laurens De Plus and Andrey Amador going up the road the break would never take more than two minutes on the peloton The first major drama of the day unfolded 30km into the stage when Groupama-FDJ leader Thibaut Pinot dropped back to the medical car for attention to his left leg The Frenchman was bandaged up but struggled to put power through the pedals and lost contact with the peloton It soon became clear that the man in fifth overall had a serious injury with teammates passing by offering him pats on the back he hugged teammate Matthieu Ladagnous before rolling to a halt and climbing into the team car Caruso picked up seven points over Aussois and Madeleine to edge closer to mountain classification leader Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) who had tried but failed to make the break Van Baarle dropped back to help Wout Poels push the pace for Ineos at the front of the rapidly-thinning GC group As stage 18 winner Nairo Quintana (Movistar) and race leader Julian Alaphilippe's key helper Enric Mas dropped 7km from the top the group lay just 30 seconds behind the break The action kicked off as Poels pulled off 6km from the top which in turn forced the other GC contenders chase Ineos teammate Bernal sat on the struggling Alaphilippe before launching himself a kilometre later The young Colombian quickly joined up with Nibali while Thomas had Jumbo-Visma duo De Plus and Kruijswijk had Guillaume Martin (Wanty-Groupe Gobert) for company with Yates the last man on his wheel as he rode into the virtual lead with the Thomas group a minute down and Alaphilippe two minutes in arrears helicopter images and Twitter reports from team cars showed heavy hailstorms and ice covering the road in Tignes before the final climb Reports also showed a landslide blocking the road at one point after a storm on the Iseran washed mud and rocks onto the road Race officials made the decision to halt the stage shortly afterwards with Tour director Christian Prudhomme leaning out of the lead car to explain what was happening to Bernal and Yates with Urán and Alaphilippe among the more animated riders as news filtered through the roads impassable as the second-shortest stage of the race was shortened even further Dani has reported from the world's top races She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Kate Ross LeBlanc grew up helping out in the aisles of her mother’s fabric store in Southwestern Ontario so she’s no stranger to making retail a family affair Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience “I always had a romantic love of retail,” said Ross Le Blanc chief executive of Vancouver-based chain Saje Natural Wellness which she founded with her husband Jean-Pierre Le Blanc in 1992 That passion for retail has passed on to their 25-year-old daughter who is the company’s creative director in charge of design and product “Kiara worked from the time that she was 12,” Ross LeBlanc said “She has always had an innate sense of design and interests in colour palettes.” By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? That shared family effort has helped catapult the retailer of essential oils and assorted wellness products from one store in Lonsdale Quay to a business with 29 locations across the country and seven more planned to open in 2015 Saje Natural Wellness has been on a more rapid growth trajectory in the past four years and has doubled its sales every year for the past three years Sales are expected to hit $50 million this fiscal year Ross LeBlanc said working well together as a family hinges on being able to recognize the unique qualities she and her and daughter bring as individuals to the business It’s a practice she and her husband first embraced when they decided to move to Vancouver from Toronto in the early 1990s and start the company and wanted to experiment with alternative healing therapies for chronic pain something he endured after a car accident left lingering soft tissue damage “He was ahead of the curve in terms of using things from nature as healing modalities on your body,” Ross Le Blanc said She has always focused primarily on retail business fundamentals who holds the title of “chief wellness officer,” focuses on marketing the brand and holding wellness seminars for large groups of people inside Saje’s stores “He infuses the whole company culture with a sense of wellness,” she said The couple started the business using equity from the sale of their home in Toronto loans from family members and “as many credit cards as we could get our hands on,” she said They set out to develop a line of products using all natural ingredients: all products are free of parabens Their first store sold eight proprietary products including two essential oils — Peppermint Halo which has lavender and chamomile — that are still top sellers today Since then the business has expanded beyond essential oils to include more than 500 products Ross LeBlanc said the family embarked on a plan to expand the brand “We decided we wanted to establish and identify what our values were internally not aspirational — the things that we value based on our actions.” “The next thing was what we call ‘awesomeness’ — it’s really the permission for each other to create things that are absolutely awesome and reach for greatness in that.” The third was a commitment to growth both for the company and its employees’ personal growth “We have a real value of celebration,” Ross LeBlanc said “We take every opportunity to celebrate each others’ successes.” “We’ve certainly overcome our share of struggles with red ink for long periods; particularly in the early years,” Ross LeBlanc said But as the brand momentum snowballed and consumer demand for wellness products grew the company has experienced “healthy profits” for years Saje Natural Wellness was listed on the Profit 500 ranking as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies with a five-year growth rate of 267 per cent Saje’s founders plan to open 50 stores in Canada by the end of 2016 before looking to break into international markets This year’s retail expansion will bring them coast-to-coast with a new storefront in St And new product categories will be considered “We are always freshening up the brand and doing new product introductions and there are certainly other product categories that would fall within wellness products that we may expand into,” she said transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of France Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures Click here to submit your own review of Le Lac Blanc View detailed snow forecast for Le Lac Blanc at:snow-forecast.com In the festive episode amateur sleuth Jean investigated when a puppeteer was brutally murdered at the bustling Christmas market she was helped by her sidekick and love interest Dom.. the pair made the next step in their relationship Is there a series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries There's good news for fans of the sun-rich cosy drama Channel 5 has confirmed that there will be a series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries Sally Lindsay will return to Sainte Victoire as antique dealer and sleuth Jean White in the upcoming new series And she'll be joined by other cast favourites Jean - with her growing reputation as a crime-solving expert and her deep knowledge of antiques - teams up with Police Chief Inspector André Caron to unravel another set of baffling mysteries As more cases emerge and an old friend reappears will Jean and Dom be able to keep their relationship intact amid the chaos Talking about the upcoming series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries actress Sally Lindsay said: "I think if you had told me five years ago when I came up with the idea of Madame Blanc that our show would be not only a hit in the United Kingdom but America "Our team could not be more thrilled to bring you a brand new season of sunshine All the gang are back with some more fantastic surprise guests visiting St Victoire and we can't wait for you all to enjoy soon." added: "The return of Madame Blanc for season four proves just how hugely popular a show it is "The new series will deliver even more gripping mysteries and unexpected twists from our amazing cast alongside a host of fantastic guest stars." Channel 5 recently revealed that series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries is set to air at 9pm on Thursday they confirmed that the crime drama had been recommissioned A statement read: "The Madame Blanc Mysteries Series 4 will return to the wonderful world of Sainte Victoire packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art sunshine and laughter for a 7-episode series including a Christmas special." Jean and Dom got together at the end of The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 3 after keeping us guessing for a while After several seasons of will-they-won't-theys the pair shared a heartfelt confession at the end of series three Dom is thrilled when Jean invites him to stay over something he has dreamed about ever since their first kiss Jean and her sidekick Dom are continuing to quietly navigate their blossoming but still secret romance The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 4 will see creator Sally Lindsay return as Jean White She'll be navigating a fledgling romance with her sidekick Dom Hayes Co-writer Sue Vincent will reprise her role as mechanic Gloria Beaushaw while Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness star as eccentric married couple Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James Alex Gaumond is back as Chief of Police André Caron Tony Robinson returns as Dom's Uncle Patrick Paul Chuckle (aka Paul Elliott) completes the cast as Trevor he's only been in three episodes - appearing in one episode per series Channel 5 recently revealed who would guest star in series 4 and comedian and actor Stephen Bailey who starred in series 3 Making their debut in series 4 will be Corrie stars Samantha Power Easties bad boy Richard Blackwood will guest star There have been three series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries so far There has also been two Christmas specials which kicked off series 2 and series 3 in 2022 and 2023 respectively Series 4 also starts with a festive edition on Christmas Eve 2024 The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 4 will be six episodes long seven if you include the Christmas Eve festive special The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 1 to 3 are no longer available to watch for free on My5 Currently you are able to watch The Madame Blanc Mysteries streaming on Acorn TV The Family Business: New Orleans is an upcoming American crime drama series set to premiere on January 23 The series is created by Carl Weber and directed by Trey Haley This series is a spin-off of the original show The Family Business which centers on the Duncan family's criminal enterprises The new series shifts focus to Big Shirley Duncan the owner of the popular New Orleans club Midnight Blues The storyline delves into their challenges as they navigate the complexities of their business and personal lives in the vibrant yet perilous streets of New Orleans The cast features a blend of new and returning talent Michael Jai White reprises his role as Vegas Duncan from the original series The Family Business: New Orleans features a talented ensemble cast each bringing depth and nuance to their characters the formidable matriarch and owner of the famous New Orleans club She is known for her role as Robin Stokes in Waiting to Exhale who oversees the family's business operations Her character's leadership and decisions significantly impact the family's dynamics and their status in the city's underworld Big Shirley's intelligent and ambitious son Marquis is deeply involved in the family's ventures Jackson garnered recognition for his performances in Tropic Thunder and Percy Jackson & the Olympians whose actions are pivotal to the plot and affect relationships within the family Big Shirley Duncan’s loyal and protective brother ensuring their safety and resolving conflicts within their ventures Known for his role as Derwin Davis in The Game Hall’s portrayal of Floyd adds strength and loyalty to the series His character’s unwavering dedication to the family makes him a vital ally Hall’s past work in Ray Donovan also highlights his ability to deliver powerful performances Ben Stephens takes on the role of Curtis Duncan, a crucial member of the Duncan family. Curtis’s decisions often drive the narrative, influencing the family’s fortunes and relationships. Stephens has been recognized for his work in television dramas like White Sky His role in The Family Business: New Orleans emphasizes the complexities of being a part of a powerful and sometimes dangerous family adding layers of intrigue to the storyline a charismatic and mysterious figure whose actions significantly impact the Duncan family Brown brings depth and complexity to Prince whose alliances and conflicts shape the storyline His character’s interactions with key family members create tension and propel the plot forward Brown’s previous performances highlight his ability to blend charm with unpredictability making Prince an intriguing addition to the series a powerful and influential figure in New Orleans LeBlanc’s interactions with the Duncan family introduce new challenges and alliances that test their strength and unity Banner, known for his work in Black Snake Moan and as a Grammy-winning musician creating conflicts that influence the series’ dramatic turns while tying into the Duncan family’s legacy A list of remaining cast members is given below: Returning cast members from the original series include: Stay tuned for more news and updates and watch The Family Business: New Orleans as it releases on Bet+ Your perspective matters!Start the conversation but there's also lots of romance and relationship stuff between Dom and Jean so there's a bit of everything for everyone Sally: \"It's basically the French equivalent of a Punch and Judy show and the father-and-son team are both quite inebriated Frederick goes off to drink some more booze unfortunately there's something in the puppet that ends his life — I'll leave it at that It's quite an unusual thing to be killed by a puppet but I had the idea years ago thinking 'that would be good and I wanted to work a Punch and Judy show into it because I think they're quite mystical and magic and they don't come together until series four first presents together — there are a lot of 'firsts' to get through and they're cautiously working their way through them because it is still a new relationship and they're older and wiser than they were when they were doing these things for the first time in their early 20s.\" so they're sort of running around like teenagers like they're having an affair — and they're not and I think they do that because they're in no rush — they don't want kids There's something nice about a romantic secret.\" Sally: \"It's a bit weird really — I've known Steve longer than my actual husband I've known him since Phoenix Nights like 25 years ago having a romantic relationship with one of your best mates so it tricks the audience into thinking that there's something really explosive going on there Steve: \"I think there was always a closeness between them They were always drawn towards each other — they make each other laugh and they want the same sort of things out of a relationship.\" Sally: \"I'm not going to tell you the storyline because it's quite a zinger but something happens that shakes them to the core Sometimes we see the frippery and the campness of Judith and Jeremy but they do some serious soul-searching in this and I do like that — like in the last series when we found out about the twins that they lost because people want Jeremy and Judith being camp and nonsense But it's good to show behind the curtains sometimes and I hope that this is a Christmas story that people won't see coming.\" Steve: \"The scene where we saw the Christmas tree outside in the square But we filmed the Christmas market in August...\" Sally: \"It was 37º or 38º — it was awful!\" Steve: \"We were hiding in the glühwein stall just to keep in the shade — but it wasn't a real one we kept running back inside to find some air conditioning Jean (Sally Lindsay) and Dom (Steve Edge) have got a romantic secret that they're keeping from their friends Father-and-son puppeteers Christian (Phillippe Spall) and Frederick (Pavel Douglas) enjoy some pre-show mulled wine Frederick stops for a drink shortly before his untimely end Jean and Dom spend Christmas morning together What distressing fact have Jeremy (Robin Askwith) and Judith (Sue Holderness) discovered about their marriage The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special 2024 sees Jean searching for the killer of a puppeteer The Madame Blanc Mysteries will be back on our screens very soon with a fantastic festive episode And what festive mystery will Jean have to solve this Christmas Here's everything we know about The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special 2024.. The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas special 2024 will air on Christmas Eve on Channel 5 at 9.15pm in the UK Other familiar faces back for this year's special are Sue Vincent as mechanic Gloria Beauchamp Sue Holderness and Robin Askwith as chateau dwellers Judith and Jeremy Lloyd James Alex Gaumond as police chief André Caron and Tony Robinson as Dom's Uncle Patrick Guest stars for the Christmas episode include Phillippe Spall as Christian Melanie Kilburn as Joanna and Lino Mintoff as Hans It's Christmas Eve in Sainte Victoire's bustling Christmas market and father-and-son puppeteers Frederick and Christian are in a festive mood drinking mulled wine as they prepare for their show Frederick misses his cue — and a vendor nearby screams when she finds Frederick's body on the ground she discovers something sinister about the puppet Jean becomes certain Frederick's death was no accident Judith receives an alarming Christmas card from her former bridesmaid which reveals an unsettling fact about her marriage and Dom is thrilled when Jean invites him to stay the night at her place for the first time as a couple.. The trailer shows Jean and her friends enjoying Christmas dinner together before Frederick's body is found at the market Caron tells her that Frederick is fighting for his life Judith recoils in horror while reading a letter "That's brilliant!" and Jean asks "What time?" Sally: "It's basically the French equivalent of a Punch and Judy show and they're cautiously working their way through them because it is still a new relationship and they're older and wiser than they were when they were doing these things for the first time in their early 20s." There's something nice about a romantic secret." Sally: "It's a bit weird really — I've known Steve longer than my actual husband Steve: "I think there was always a closeness between them and they want the same sort of things out of a relationship." Sally: "I'm not going to tell you the storyline because it's quite a zinger and I hope that this is a Christmas story that people won't see coming." Steve: "The scene where we saw the Christmas tree outside in the square But we filmed the Christmas market in August..." Sally: "It was 37º or 38º — it was awful!" Steve: "We were hiding in the glühwein stall just to keep in the shade — but it wasn't a real one reviews and unmissable series to watch and more Steven PerkinsStaff Writer for TV & Satellite Week, TV Times, What's On TV and whattowatch.comSteven Perkins is a Staff Writer for TV & Satellite Week, TV Times, What's On TV and whattowatch.com who has been writing about TV professionally since 2008 He was previously the TV Editor for Inside Soap before taking up his current role in 2020 He loves everything from gritty dramas to docusoaps about airports and thinks about the Eurovision Song Contest all year round you will then be prompted to enter your display name Call the Midwife Christmas Specials 2024 episode 2 recap: Nonnatus House is under threat - but why The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers week of May 5-9: Liam confronts Bill