If you are a Provencale you will without any doubt order pastis – the unmistakable of all alcoholic beverages of the Mediterranean
decorative hanging grapes
Renowned for her beauty she was courted by several wealthy gentlemen including King Manuel II of Portugal
remains famous in the USA and France to this day
Bale 1925 - Foire d'Echantillons
La Vie Parisienne - Vol de Pekin à Paris - June 1928 Original Magazine Cover Print RefPO#08 If you are a ProvencaleFounded in 1863, La Vie Parisienne was originally designed to appeal to the upper classes, offering literary pieces, society gossip and articles about the arts. It also featured the work of immensely talented artists like Georges Barbier, Gerda Wegener, Chri Hrouard, Georges Lonnec, Maurice Milliere. The artwork was considered risqu, even erotic (think early porn for the intellectual). Chri Hrouard did some great illustrations for La Vie Parisienne.