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Death of Bernard Pivot: tributes paid in his department of Rhône
Death of Bernard Pivot: tributes paid in his department of Rhône
(franceinfo)
Bernard Pivot grew up among the vineyards of Beaujolais, in the Rhône. Born in Lyon, he left beautiful memories there. Monday May 6, his death aroused the emotion of many residents.
Died Monday May 6 at the age of 89, Bernard Pivot grew up in the Rhône, among the vineyards. In Quincié-en-Beaujolais, everyone remembers him. “He was simple, discreet, friendly (…). Honestly, for a man like that, it was great“, testifies a resident. In Lyon (Rhône), where he was born, the emotion is strong too. “It does something to me, it moves me a lot“, confides a woman.
His broadcasts caused a literary tidal wave
In a downtown bookstore, we remember that his broadcasts always triggered a literary tidal wave. “They always generated huge sales the day after they went on air.“, says Sylvain Fourel, who runs the bookstore La Voie au Chapter. “He brought culture to everyone, he always introduced literature to as many people as possible.“, continues another man. He will have been the link between modern literature and the French.
