A new beginning: The book of souvenirs

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 (and my desk somewhat tidy), I’ve launched a new blog: www.sauvageraie.fr. The name Sauvageraie carries deep nostalgia—it was the house where I grew up, just outside Paris. Every time I see the word, I’m back among creaking staircases, sunlit summers, and the scent of the garden after rain. It’s also where those unforgettable teenage kisses simply happened.

It feels like the perfect place to gather my memories as I slowly turn them into a book worth reading.

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Notes and notebooks 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Proof that handwriting is still mightier than the Cloud ☁️ ✍️

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British escapade

London: where your wallet thins, your heart fills, and your phone signal vanishes.” 💸❤️📶 Read more…

▶️ Day 1 – With dumplings and déjà-vu

▶️ Day 2

▫️Part 1 – From the tube to the theatre, here is how day 2 took a dramatic turn.

▫️Part 2 – Double the tea, double the trouble. Day 2 continues with a twist.

▶️ Day 3 – From fog to full English: discovering London one misstep at a time.

▶️ Day 4 – Some say London never sleeps, I say it just walks a lot. Day 4 proves it.

▶️ Day 5 – A Frenchman’s guide to surviving London (and loving it)

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The race before the race 🇬🇧

🏁 Engines, adrenaline, and a touch of madness — the countdown to Le Mans 2026 has begun! Read more

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Weekend in the Ville Rose 🇬🇧🇫🇷


Concert cancelled? No problem. From Phô to martinis, this witty weekend in Toulouse proves you don’t need Pink Floyd to have a rock’n’roll time in the Ville Rose. Read more

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The month that was – October 2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷


From Touraine reunions to Narbonne feasts, October blended nostalgia, laughter, and a touch of excess. A month where friendship aged beautifully — just like the wine. 🍷 – Read more.

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Courchevel, end of the 50’s 🇫🇷🇫🇷


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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The week that was 43/2025 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

My knees, my car, and other unlikely survivors of Week 43. Read more

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Monday blues? 🇫🇷🇬🇧


When life gives you Mondays, head for Mirepoix — preferably when it’s raining apples. 🍏 – Read more

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The week that was 42/2025


When life cancels your concert, have a cassoulet instead — here’s how my week turned out deliciously different. Read more.

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