Over 300 friends of Saint-Exupéry from all over the world came together at the Collège des Bernardins (Paris V)…

Over 300 friends of Saint-Exupéry from all over the world came together at the Collège des Bernardins (Paris V). For three days, those closely involved in the ongoing story of Saint-Exupéry today spoke at conferences and round-tables. A wide-ranging panorama was painted of multimedia projects in the pipeline and of the latest events in the world of non-profit associations or publishing. Over the three days, discussions of  Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s ideas and his modernity enlivened the debates and round-tables.  As far as the Little Prince himself was concerned, countries where the book is extremely popular (South Korea, Japan, Brazil, etc.) were well represented, and eager to recount what was happening at home. Participants were also given the very first sight of the Little Prince as he is to appear in a future TV series, and were also introduced to the pop-up edition of the tale.

Closing the three-day event, the official launch of the Fondation Saint-Exupéry pour la Jeunesse was held in the immense nave of the newly-restored Collège. The foundation, which is fortunate in having as its sponsors such well-known figures as journalist Patrick Poivre d’Arvor and astronaut Claudie Haigneré, among others, aims to aid young people in difficulty, in particular by helping them gain entry into employment.

No fewer than 250 participants from 20 countries are expected to attend the Rencontres Internationales Antoine de Saint-Exupéry meeting organised by the Saint-Exupéry estate. From 27 to 29 June…

No fewer than 250 participants from 20 countries are expected to attend the Rencontres Internationales Antoine de Saint-Exupéry meeting organised by the Saint-Exupéry estate. From 27 to 29 June, the community of Saint Exupéry fans  will gather at the Collège des Bernardins (Paris V). A number of conferences and round-tables have been organised to provide a better understanding of current world events and projects relating to Saint-Exupéry and his work. Participants from the world of non-profit associations and business alike, publishers or writers, will each present their own vision or project linked to the author and airman.

Over the three days, everyone present will have a chance to better understand, encounter or rediscover the mind of Saint-Exupéry. Monday 29 June 2009, birthday of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, will be marked by the launch of the  Fondation Antoine de Saint-Exupéry pour la Jeunesse. The foundation is intended to aid young people all over the world in areas such as access to education and employment.

Find out more: http://www.antoinedesaintexupery.com/rencontres

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