Category Archives: Nostalgia

Missing years 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 2, 2025 by admin

How I Accidentally Became a 3 A.M. Addict to French Cinema — and Recovered Four Lost Decades in the Dark. Read more…

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A new beginning: The book of souvenirs

Posted on November 11, 2025 by admin

I’ve finally begun my Book of Souvenirs—though “book” might be a generous term for what’s currently a growing pile of unclassified notes. They’re scattered thoughts, half-remembered stories, and moments I don’t want to lose to time. To keep them safe … Continue reading →

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Courchevel, end of the 50’s 🇫🇷🇫🇷

Posted on October 28, 2025 by admin

Ever wondered what it was like to roam the slopes of Courchevel solo at 8 years old, fueled by fries and hot chocolate? Click to find out!

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La Madeleine de Proust à 2 roues 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 21, 2025 by admin

From 0.7 horsepower to 33 km/h downhill thrills — ride back to the sixties with me on a Solex!

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La Madeleine de Proust 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on September 19, 2025 by admin

Ever had a taste, smell, or sound transport you back in time? Discover the story behind Proust’s madeleine—the tiny treat that unlocks life’s most cherished memories.

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Les slows des Boums 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on August 20, 2025 by admin

Remember those magical slow dances at the boums? The sweaty palms, the clumsy steps, the thrill of waiting for the DJ to drop “the” song… Join me on a nostalgic trip back to the 60s and 70s with a playlist … Continue reading →

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The week that was 33/2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on August 17, 2025 by admin

Anniversary week Week 33 delivered heatwaves, boredom, and a healthy dose of the blues — but also new cocktails, birthday feasts, and unexpected musical nostalgia. From Narbonne Plage to Joe Cocker, it wasn’t all bad. Dive in for the full … Continue reading →

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Midnight zapping 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on August 14, 2025 by admin

A late-night flick through French TV led me straight to Joe Cocker — and straight back to a free lakeside concert in Hannover, a reckless scooter ride for love, and a few memories best left in the “classified” file. From … Continue reading →

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La Sauvageraie 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

“La Sauvageraie wasn’t just a house — it was four floors of elegance, chaos, music, and mischief. But my true kingdom was the attic: a teenage paradise of Pink Floyd, secret drawers, and whispered midnight conversations… and one unforgettable laugh … Continue reading →

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Le Prado 🇫🇷

Posted on August 10, 2025 by admin

“From childhood evenings at Marseille’s Prado to hitchhiking in the ‘70s — and even a chance encounter 6,000 km away in Philadelphia — the same street, the same family pharmacy, and the same whiff of pastis kept finding me. Some … Continue reading →

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