

Dive into the world of the Café du Coin, a neighborhood bistro where Jeannine, nicknamed la Mère Lapipe, watches over a gallery of endearing characters. This authentic story by Pierrick Bourgault captures the soul of these disappearing places of conviviality. Through anecdotes and delightful dialogues, the author takes us on a journey between tradition and modernity. A vibrant tribute to French bistros and those who bring them to life.
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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.
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 !
The book has won over many media outlets.
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