Discover the texts that accompany the book «Women of Provence»
by André ABBE
Several authors have chosen from the 12 photographs of the book.
These texts tell of anecdotes, true stories, their « true Provence »far from postcards and tourist guides.
How to be notified of new texts? See footnote.
Mrs Mundet and her sheep (1976)
Mundet was the only river in the village of Roquebrune on Argens. Find the testimonies of those who have known him in Passadoc Gazette No. 148.
Mrs. Laugier in front of her farm (1991)
Provence is the donkey, the mule, the horse... but also the ox. Discover the essential role of beef in Var's rural lifestyle. From the authenticity of the fieldwork to the celebration of the ‘tripettes' in the honour of Saint Marcel, André Abbe makes us plunge into a universe rich in stories and emotions, where the past is always present. Direction Fayence, where the Laugier couple opened the doors of his farm in 1991.
Day of Grand Tripettes in Barjols (1978)
Provence is the donkey, the mule, the horse... but also the ox. Discover the essential role of beef in the rural lifestyle of Var, a region of Provence where ancestral traditions and legends mingle to celebrate the importance of these animals. From the authenticity of the fieldwork to the celebration of the ‘tripettes' in the honour of Saint Marcel, Claude Boyer makes us plunge into a universe rich in stories and emotions, where the past is always present. Welcome to the fascinating world of the oxen of Provence.
Pauline, Mireille: walking through the time and values of a Provençal village
Even a pair of shoes tells a story. Today, let us discover the mystery of Pauline's ‘Converse', a history rooted in the village of Rigaud, between Provençal traditions and timeless values. Prepare for a crossing of the time when Pauline's steps still resonate, carrying authentic memories and a life dedicated to her village.
Harvesting with friends
The Bresc family used friends. The land surrounding their home is not large. But we need arms! Geneviève Bresc shares this family memory with us. Geneviève is the former director of the sculpture department of the Louvre Museum, now retired.
Augusta washed her laundry at the stream until 2013
Augusta Brunel married Escoffier went to the Maurette with her mother, just like here in 1988. She returned until 2013. Her husband reads the newspaper while she's doing laundry. But then why not use your washing machine. A testimony from his little nephew Olivier Ciamous. The images of Provence are sometimes misleading...
We celebrate women with mimosa
Why choose mimosas on book cover « Women of Provence » to be published on 25/11? Marielle Fanchtein who designed the book from the 12 selected photos of André Abbe liked the colors. But there is another reason... Jeanne Monin explains.
A river in transhumance in Mercantour
The Martine Bellini river is in front of the village of Bargème (Var). Amontanhage or amuntagnage means transhumance in Provençal. André Abbe tells us his last transhumance in 2019.
A team behind the book « Women of Provence » photos of André Abbe
The book "Women of Provence" is based on a team. On November 9, we celebrated the conclusion of months of work, before the official release of the book scheduled for November 25, 2023. But who is behind this photo book of Abbe Photo?
Family harvests
Lei soldmi means harvest in Provencal. Claude Boyer gives us these memories. Head for the Puget on Argens (Var).
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