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Calla's Corner

When le Déjeuner Becomes Academic

by Calla Jones Corner

Jun 04, 2025
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Image: Karen Le Billon

Since moving to France in April of 2023 (following the death of my husband of 50 years), one of my greatest pleasures has been rushing to pick up my two grandchildren at the one-room schoolhouse in the tiny village of Monthelie.

I couldn't wait to hear what they had for le déjeuner!

I already knew that they loved school and didn't mi…

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