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A Rural French Town Rallies to Revive Its Beloved Local Cafe
Photo: Nico Knaack / Unsplash
When the central cafe-bistro in the Burgundy commune of Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne closed for eight months, local leaders and residents stepped in to save it. By restoring this vital social hub, the community has helped spark a wider effort to preserve the heart of rural French society.
When the central cafe-bistro in the Burgundy commune of Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne closed for eight months, local leaders and residents stepped in to save it. By restoring this vital social hub, the community has helped spark a wider effort to preserve the heart of rural French society.