La Mère Lapipe in Her Bistro (French Edition) by Pierrick Bourgault

The neighborhood bistros have long been essential meeting places where lively discussions, bursts of laughter, and shared drinks mix. In "The Mother Lapipe in her bistro", , Pierrick Bourgault invites us to open the door to the Local Café, an establishment run for over 35 years by Jeannine, nicknamed the Mother Lapipe for his love of tobacco.

This great-grandmother with a strong character reigns over his counter with a straight-talking Legendary. In his bistro, there is no television, deafening music, or noisy cash register: here, everything relies on human warmth and the spontaneity of interactions. Fairground workers, second-hand dealers, students, retirees, artisans, and even police officers gather there to toast with "petpet," in an atmosphere where time seems to stand still.

In this book, Pierrick Bourgault, a journalist and photographer passionate about the world of Bistros, pays a vibrant tribute to these local small businesses that are gradually disappearing. His writing, blending humor, nostalgia, and authenticity, skillfully captures the unique atmosphere of these establishments where speech is free and wine flows abundantly.

A vivid and endearing testimony

This book is much more than just a collection of anecdotes: it is a genuine social testimony which immortalizes a way of life on the brink of extinction. Through delightful dialogues and colorful portraits, the author introduces us to a gallery of colorful characters, from the fakir to the minister, including Santa Claus !

In the press

The book has won over many media outlets.

• West France "The book affectionately describes the relationships between the old shaman and her tribe of regulars: artisans, antique dealers, police officers, students, retirees..."
• France-Bleu "For 35 years, Jeannine Brunet has been behind the counter of the Café du Coin. Nicknamed Mother Lapipe, she spends her time smoking her tobacco and welcomes a carefully selected clientele."
• The Auvergnat "This great-grandmother, a fan of Johnny Hallyday, remains the soul of the local café, the mainstay of a place where unforgettable characters cross paths."
• The Gourmands' Guide "No TV, no coffee machine, no noisy cash register, but humans with their counter jokes."
• The Flying Leaf "The author bears witness to this kind of place that is currently being rediscovered as a" friendly place."

Why read "La Mère Lapipe dans son bistrot" ?

• For relive the atmosphere of traditional French bistros
• For dive into an authentic and heartwarming story
• For discover a gallery of unforgettable characters
• For savor a living testimony of a disappearing way of life

Book features

• Format : Paperback
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• Editor : Ateliers Henry Dougier
• Publication date : February 6, 2020
• Collection : Life Voice
• Number of pages : 130
• Dimensions : 22.1 x 14.7 x 1.2 cm
• Weight : 196 g
• Language : French