A New Chapter for Daudet’s “Letters from My Nîmes Mill

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January 17, 2026 9:52 am

A New Chapter for Daudet’s “Letters from My Nîmes Mill

1. Nîmes Bookstore “Aux Lettres de mon moulin” to be Rebranded as “La librairie des⁣ 2⁤ places”

2. A Long‍ History of Literary Dedication

3. Passing the Torch⁢ to New Owners

Nîmes Bookstore “Aux Lettres de mon moulin” to be Rebranded as “La librairie des⁣ 2⁤ places”

After more than 25 years under the stewardship of Lydie and Patrick Baillie, the beloved bookstore “Aux lettres de mon moulin” in Nîmes,‍ France, is preparing for a new chapter.⁣ The Baillies, ⁢originally from the ‍Dunkerque region, are retiring ⁤and ⁤have found new owners to carry on the legacy of the self-reliant bookstore.

A Long‍ History of Literary Dedication

Lydie Baillie, 63, recounts their decision to relocate to the South of France in search of a career change in the cultural sector. Discovering the bookstore in May 2000 through a Minitel ‍advertisement felt like destiny. Patrick Baillie,67,emphasizes the bookstore’s deep roots,tracing its history back to 1819 with the building⁢ and surrounding boulevards. Previous owners had maintained the location as⁣ a bookstore for over 40 years, with‍ three generations preceding ‌them.

Passing the Torch⁢ to New Owners

The Baillies were determined to find the right successors, wanting to ensure the continuation of the⁤ bookstore’s mission. Their search ⁣concluded with ⁢the ⁤owners⁣ of two existing bookstores ⁢in Uzès: ‌Librairie de la Place aux Herbes and Manga Place. These ⁢new owners share a ‌commitment to independent⁤ bookselling, offering⁤ curated selections, personalized recommendations, and author

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Carlos Mendes - Sports EditorSports Editor

Full Name: Carlos Mendes Role: Editor, Sports Category: Sports Location: Lisbon, Portugal Education: BA in Sports Journalism, University of Lisbon Experience: 13+ years in sports reporting and editorial management Expertise: Football (soccer), Olympic sports, athlete interviews, sports analytics Awards: European Sports Media Award 2021 Professional Affiliations: Member, International Sports Press Association Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (conversational) Bio: Carlos Mendes is a passionate sports journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering football, Olympic sports, and major international competitions. He holds a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Lisbon. Carlos is known for his insightful match analysis, exclusive athlete interviews, and dedication to fair play in sports reporting. As Editor of the Sports section at World Today Journal, he brings readers closer to the action with expert coverage and behind-the-scenes stories.