France is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child

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This World Premiere Exhibition showcases rarely seen black and white photographs taken by Paul Child in France between 1948 and 1954. Featuring Paul’s extraordinary photographs of Paris, Marseille and the French countryside after the Second World War, the exhibit will also include rare objects and intimate pictures of Paul’s wife, Julia Child. Features Our exclusive Audio Tour featuring the voice of The French Chef herself, Julia Child, and interviews with chefs Jacques Pépin, Thomas Keller, Cindy Pawlcyn, and “Julia & Jacques” television producer Susie Heller. Plus Alex Prud’homme, grand-newphew of Paul Child and co-author of Julia’s best selling memoir “My Life in France.”

 Sponsored by:

Oceania Cruises, the Town of Yountville and the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District – Yountville

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