• Jean-Pierre Alaux

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    Sunday, December 1st, 2024. Saturday, January 25th, 2025 Truffle Festival in Lalbenque (46). Launch of the latest installment in the Cantarel series: Sur le Pont Valentré, on ne dansera plus (Éditions Toute Latitude). Saturday, February …
  • Fans of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's adventures, the Chief Curator of French Monuments, can be reassured. Their hero, alongside his archaeologist wife and young assistant ThĂ©o, returns for a new mystery rooted in a monument dear to its author: the …
  • While the work of the painter Henri Martin is known to many art enthusiasts, however, no book is devoted to his life. This gap is now filled with a text written by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Melha Mammeri that has just been published by Toute …
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  • Jean-Pierre Alaux

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    Jean-Pierre Alaux, novelist - screenwriter - journalist, born on September 6, 1955, in Cahors (Lot). Radio host (Sud-Radio, Europe 2, La Radio de la Mer, Radio Présence, Totem) and television (Télé-Toulouse), journalist, novelist, short …
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  • We know the passion of the author of "Sang de la vigne" for the lands of the Pays d'Oc. Jean-Pierre Alaux has gathered on behalf of the publishing house "Toute Latitude" about twenty tales and legends collected on the banks of the Garonne …
  • As part of the European Heritage Days, Jean-Pierre Alaux, president of ARJEHM (Association for the Renaissance of Henri Martin's Extraordinary Gardens) and laureate of the Bern Mission 2022, will be this Sunday, September 17, at 7:30 AM …
  • Radio personality Jean-Pierre Alaux, a faithful collaborator for 5 years with the Totem radio network, is featured from this Monday on the back-to-school schedule of the famous radio in the Greater South. Every Monday, he will write a …
  • Since August 18, every Friday at 9 p.m., C8 rebroadcasts the different episodes of Le Sang de la Vigne. A happy initiative from Groupe Canal Plus because, from the first broadcast, the channel recorded the 4th audience of the evening, all …
  • The one who presides over the destiny of ARJEHM (Association for the Rehabilitation of Henri Martin's Extraordinary Gardens) is a happy man. Indeed, Jean-Pierre Alaux has been notified by the Heritage Foundation of an envelope of €3 …
  • On the occasion of the famous Truffle Market of Lalbenque in the Lot, Jean-Pierre Alaux and his accomplice Pierre Bonte (Bonjour Monsieur le Maire on Europe 1 and Le Petit Rapporteur) will be the patrons of the 2022-23 edition. They will …
  • The first volume of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's adventures Toulouse-Lautrec Still Laughs has just been reissued by Toute Latitude Poli-Sier editions. It is now available at your bookseller or on online shopping sites.
  • In its October 30 and 31 edition, Le Monde newspaper dedicates a page to wine literature. The article, signed by OphĂ©lie Neiman, is titled Grapes on These Pages. The author is not very lenient towards fictional works about the wine world …
  • On April 12, 2022, the book Marquayrol, the Gardens of Henri Martin will be released in bookstores, published by Toute Latitude editions. Jean-Pierre Alaux discusses the property of the post-impressionist painter Henri Martin located in …
  • In the art world, everyone is familiar with the work of the post-Impressionist painter Henri Martin, whose works are highly prized by collectors. The last painting put up for sale exceeded €7. The Lot, and particularly Labastide-du-Vert …
  • Faithful to the Saint-Estèphe Book Fair (33), the author of "Sang de la vigne" will once again be the guest of honor at this fair, which will take place on Sunday, October 3, in this famous city of the MĂ©doc. He will present his latest …
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    Recently: David Labarre, the adventure beyond sight - Elytis Fontaine, I will not drink your blood! - Geste Noir Storm warning over Cordouan - Geste Noir (reprint) When the devil danced at Ilbarritz - Murders in the Basque Country - Geste …
  • Release this week of the biography of David Labarre, a visually impaired athlete who has turned his disability into an asset. Under the title "The Adventure Beyond Sight", Jean-Pierre Alaux narrates the journey of this Paralympic blind …
  • Throughout the summer, Jean-Pierre Alaux shares his favorite books on Totem, the radio station in the south of France. The author of "Sang de la vigne" discusses every Saturday at 11:30 AM the novels that delight him under the stars or …
  • The publishing world is emerging from its torpor. Bookstores have gradually resumed operations, and that's a good thing! Thus, the release of the 7th volume of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's adventures, initially scheduled for April 15, is now set …
  • After writing the biography of pole vaulter Romain Mesnil (Solar), Jean-Pierre Alaux is currently finalizing that of David Labarre. This boy from the Pyrenees was born visually impaired. After chaotic studies, he ventures into blind …
  • After the Prix des Trois Couronnes awarded last spring in Biarritz, Jean-Pierre Alaux is the winner of the Saint-Estèphe Book Prize for his book "Quand le diable dansait Ă  Ilbarritz" (Geste Noir). It was awarded to him this weekend at …
  • As every year, from February 5 to 8, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be in Luchon in the Pyrenees for the Festival of Television Creations. He will, of course, cover this event for Radio Totem through his daily segment (7:15 AM) and will co-host a …
  • This Wednesday, RMC Story achieved its best audience of the year 2019 by broadcasting the episode of The Blood of the Vine, adapted from the book by Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen: On n'achève bien les tonneaux (Fayard) whose plot was …
  • From a meaningful encounter with the visually impaired David Labarre was born the idea of a book recounting how this boy from the Pyrenees overcame his disability to become the French CĂ©cifoot champion. Now, he returns to his first love …
  • This December, if you missed episodes of Blood of the Vine, adapted from the books by Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen (Fayard), know that the channels 13ème Rue and RMC Story are rebroadcasting several episodes of Season 1 at 8:30 PM. A …
  • Buoyed by its success in bookstores, the sixth volume of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's adventures "When the Devil Danced in Ilbarritz" is being reprinted by Geste Noir. The book was awarded the 3 Crowns Prize last spring in Biarritz in the novel …
  • As the Cordouan lighthouse is about to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the novel by Jean-Pierre Alaux "Storm Warning at Cordouan" published in 2011 by 10/18 in the "Grands Detectives" collection will be reissued next February …
  • This Thursday, October 3rd, at 4 PM, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be the guest on Rodolphe Martinez's show 'Place des Grands Hommes' where he will discuss his latest novel 'When the Devil Danced in Ilbarritz' (Geste Noir) on the occasion of the …
  • This summer, fans of Blood of the Vine will be delighted to rediscover some of the episodes that contributed to the success of this series on France 3. Indeed, the channel is rebroadcasting the most beautiful titles of this series on …
  • The latest collection of short stories by Jean-Pierre Alaux, "I Won't Beat Around the Bush", has just been published. It brings together four tales that take shape in this corner of the Lot valley dear to his pen. It deals with wine, the …
  • This weekend, the author of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's adventures will be in Biarritz to sign his latest book: 'When the Devil Danced at Ilbarritz' (Geste Noir). He will be at the famous Maison de la Presse Darrigade (opposite the Casino …
  • The Château of Salettes, located in the Gaillac region (81), is celebrating its 20th anniversary this Sunday, June 2. This magnificent hotel-restaurant situated in the heart of the Tarn vineyard is organizing an "Enjoy my vigne" event, an …
  • Barely released in bookstores, Jean-Pierre Alaux's latest novel wins the Three Crowns Prize, a literary award initiated on the Basque Coast several decades ago. It has included among its laureates distinguished writers such as Hubert …
  • Volume 6 of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's adventures, the famous chief curator of the Monuments of France, is now in bookstores. This time, Jean-Pierre Alaux takes us to the Basque Coast, at the gates of Biarritz, into the ghostly Château of …
  • The author of Sang de la vigne reconnects with short stories. Since Avec vue sur l'ocĂ©an, Jean-Pierre Alaux had been devoted to detective novels. This spring, he will offer us a collection of four short stories I won't beat around the bush …
  • As every year, from February 6th to 9th, Jean-Pierre Alaux will participate in the Television Creations Festival of Luchon in the Pyrenees. He will cover this event for Radio Totem and host many debates around the various TV films in …
  • After The Golden Apple of Rocamadour (Volume 5 of SĂ©raphin Cantarel's Adventures - 10/18), Jean-Pierre Alaux has just put the finishing touches on the continuation of the very famous curator of the Monuments of France's adventures. This …
  • Last year, Jean-Pierre Alaux and actress Caroline Bal ventured into writing for the theater. This collaboration led to an original comedy: Storm Warning. This play is expected to be performed at the start of October on a major Parisian …
  • In its winter issue, the magazine Le GoĂ»t d'ici, published by the Occitanie region, gave carte blanche to Jean-Pierre Alaux to talk about his region of origin. It touches on landscapes, faces, gastronomy, and a lot of wines. For the author …
  • The adventure of a feature film is as exciting as it is long. Jean-Pierre Alaux and Melha Bossard have just put the final touches on their screenplay. This film, whose plot is shared between Amsterdam and Bordeaux, has already received the …
  • From his friendship with the famous comic book writer Eric Corbeyran, the author of Châtiment des pierres and Sang de la vigne is considering a new collaboration that should result in a new album, the theme of which is still kept secret …
  • Besides his activities as a novelist and journalist, Jean-Pierre Alaux is committed to the preservation of heritage. For the past two years, he has chaired the association ALBAS Heritage, which works to enhance the historical character of …
  • On Wednesday, December 05, 2018

    Cahors / 46 / France

    This Friday, December 7th, Jean-Pierre Alaux is the guest on the show by Vincent Ferniot: Midi en France on France 3. It is in the exceptional site of Rocamadour that the novelist, originally from Lot, will discuss his passions for his …
  • This Tuesday, September 25th, at 7 PM, Jean-Pierre Alaux is the guest of the CitĂ© du Vin in Bordeaux on the occasion of a debate on the theme: "Does wine sell books?". On the same stage, Eric Corbeyran, comic book scriptwriter, and Bruno …
  • Next Sunday, October 7th, the traditional book fair of Saint-Estèphe will take place in the heart of MĂ©doc, initiated by Martine MandĂ© a few years ago. Patron of this event last year with his friend Alain Baraton, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be …
  • Building on the success of the series "The Blood of the Vine," France 3 rebroadcasts this Saturday, June 9 at 8:55 PM: two installments of the famous oeno-viticultural saga: Don't Shoot the Wine Merchant and The Silky Widows. The following …
  • Having a few grapevines within the Saint-Estèphe appellation! Who hasn't dreamed of it? It is now a reality for Jean-Pierre Alaux and Alain Baraton, the famous gardener of the Château de Versailles! Indeed, very recently, both planted the …
  • From February 7 to 10, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be live from the Luchon Festival of Television Creations. Every day at 7:08 AM, he will deliver his daily segment on Radio Totem from the famous Pyrenees resort. This year, the festival …
  • The Pink City certainly does not have its book fair and one may regret it. However, the city of Montgiscard, on the outskirts of Toulouse, organizes a fair that is increasingly successful each year. On Sunday, January 21st, Jean-Pierre …
  • On the occasion of the "Festival of Stars and Wings", Jean-Pierre Alaux and the astrophysicist Sylvie Vauclair will be among the authors invited to this festival. They will present and sign their latest book: "The Sun Will Not Hide to Die …
  • The passion for wine is undeniable with Jean-Pierre Alaux. Together with his winemaker friend Fabrice Durou, they have created an original cuvĂ©e scheduled for release in mid-November. It will be named "The Blood of My Land". It is a wine …
  • Short stories, novels, screenplays for TV and cinema, biographies, Jean-Pierre Alaux had not until now ventured into playwriting. This is now done. With actress Caroline Bal, he has just completed writing a comedy that should be performed …
  • On September 4th, Jean-Pierre Alaux returns to radio on Totem. After hosting Radio PrĂ©sence's morning shows for 6 years, the man behind the microphone for 40 years will now be an editorialist on the Totem network. Every morning, at 7:15 …
  • We know the man of radio, TV, and the pen (more than 50 books to his credit), but his love for old stones makes him a fervent defender of his village's heritage. Indeed, by purchasing the bishops of Cahors' castle overlooking the Lot …
  • The series "Blood of the Vine" is rerun this summer on Saturdays on France 3, and the ratings are still soaring. Last night, with MĂ©doc sur ordonnance, the MĂ©doc episode achieved nearly 16% audience, beating TF1 hands down and placing …
  • On Thursday, August 10th, the astrophysicist Sylvie Vauclair, co-author with Jean-Pierre Alaux of the thriller "Le Soleil ne se cachera pas pour mourir" (Privat) will be in Albas (Lot) for a conference under the stars on the theme "The …
  • On the occasion of the release of their book "Le soleil ne se cachera pas pour mourir" (Privat), novelist Jean-Pierre Alaux and astrophysicist Sylvie Vauclair will be live this Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. from the Pic du Midi for a …
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  • On Saturday, April 22, 2017

    Cahors / 46 / France

    It's a novel of an unprecedented genre that Jean-Pierre Alaux will publish on May 4 with Privat editions. Co-written with astrophysicist Sylvie Vauclair, this detective novel takes you to one of the highest observatories in Europe: The Pic …
  • On the occasion of the Village des Vins Solidaires in Balma (31), which will take place this weekend in the Garonne city, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be the guest of Franck Langlois on France Bleu Toulouse this Sunday at 8:20 am, an opportunity …
  • Just released by &dito publishers is a book titled "They Love Toulouse". Several individuals whose names are associated with the Pink City have taken up the pen to highlight one of the most enthusiastic aspects of Toulouse. Among them are …
  • The comic book adaptation of Jean-Pierre Alaux's novel "Saint-Michel, Pray for Them", published by 10/18 in the "Grands dĂ©tectives" collection, has been in bookstores since March 1st. We delightfully find the adventures of the famous …
  • After the success of the vintage "Le Sang de la vigne" created for the 10th anniversary of the eponymous series published by Fayard (let's recall that this vintage was ranked among the 100 best wines in the world by the American magazine …
  • A few months ago on this site, we revealed that Jean-Pierre Alaux and astrophysicist Sylvie Vauclair will publish next spring the first thriller mixing the latest knowledge in astronomy with a plot that only the author of "Blood of the …
  • This Saturday on France 3: "Acute Crisis in the Graves," based on the eponymous novel by Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen published by Fayard, once again broke audience records. In terms of viewers (3 48), this new piece directed by Marc …
  • January marks the return of The Blood of the Vine on France 3. Adapted from one of the novels by Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen, this TV film was shot in the land of Muscadet and is titled "Return to Nantes." Pierre Arditi and Claire …
  • It is on March 20, 2017, that the 25th installment of THE BLOOD OF THE VINE (Fayard) will be released. It is in the Gaillac vineyard that Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen set their new mystery titled THE DEATH OF THE NEW NOSE.
  • From television to cinema, it is only a step… not always easy to take. However, Jean-Pierre Alaux is venturing into the world of the silver screen. He is currently immersed in writing a script with a famous director. The theme remains …
  • This Monday, for the 5th consecutive year, Jean-Pierre Alaux returns to the radio studio path. Alongside his partner Quentin Espitalier, he will host the morning show on Radio PrĂ©sence, where he welcomes every day, between 7 am and 9 am …
  • The adventures of SĂ©raphin Cantarel, the famous museum curator and somewhat detective who haunts the historic sites of France (Reims Cathedral, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum in Albi, the city of Rocamadour, Mont Saint-Michel...) are now adapted …
  • It is always with real pleasure that Pierre Arditi has reconnected with the vines for season 6 of "The Blood of the Vine," directly adapted from the novels of Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen (all published by Fayard). This summer, the …
  • This Thursday, June 23, Jean-Pierre Alaux presents his program "PrĂ©sence Matin" live from the Pic du Midi Observatory at about 3000 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Pyrenees mountain range. From 7 a.m., he will be alongside …
  • In its summer special issue, the Revue des Vins de France dedicates a beautiful 4-page article to the series "Le Sang de la vigne." JĂ©rĂ´me Baudouin visited Jean-Pierre Alaux, co-author of the series with NoĂ«l Balen, at his property in Lot …
  • The 2015 "Le Sang de la vigne" vintage will soon be bottled. This 100% malbec vintage, crafted by Fabrice Durou, a winemaker in Vire sur Lot within the Cahors appellation, has been a great success. It was even elected among the top 100 …
  • This week, Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen are wandering in the vineyards of Gaillac. Can we conclude that they are preparing a new plot in these lands where pigeon towers vie with the rows of vines for a landscape reminiscent of Tuscany …
  • The 24th installment of the "Blood of the Vine" series is now at your bookstore. It is titled "Grapes and Feelings" and takes place in the heart of the Bergerac vineyard. Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen invite you to wander through the …
  • Jean-Pierre Alaux has never hidden his taste for truffles (he is the author of the book "La Truffe sur le soufflĂ©" with Alexis PĂ©lissou at FĂ©ret) nor his interest in the wines of Bergerac (the next opus of Le Sang de la vigne will take …
  • Definitely, the new season of The Blood of the Vine (on France 3) strings together audience successes. For the broadcast of "Don't Shoot the Wine Merchant", it gathered 3,557,000 viewers, representing 16.2% market share, thus taking second …
  • The success of The Blood of the Vine continues unabated week after week! This Saturday, the new MĂ©doc on Prescription gathered around Pierre Arditi on France 3, with 16% market share, thus beating France 2, which was offering the Big …
  • This Saturday, the TV movie "Un coup de rosĂ© bien frappĂ©" (directly adapted from Jean-Pierre Alaux and NoĂ«l Balen's eponymous novel at Fayard) which kicked off the new season of Le Sang de la vigne on France 3 had the best TV audience …
  • On Wednesday, December 30, 2015

    Cahors / 46 / France

    To kick off 2016, France 3 is offering this Saturday, January 2nd at 8:45 PM, an unreleased episode of The Blood of the Vine. It is the adaptation of the novel by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noël Balen: "A Well Chilled Rosé Strike" (Fayard) …
  • In writing, Jean-Pierre Alaux shows eclecticism. Passionate about wine (Le Sang de la vigne, published by Fayard), and also about heritage (The adventures of SĂ©raphin Cantarel, published by 10/18), author of several biographies (James Dean …
  • Each year, RVF (La Revue des Vins de France) publishes the list of the 200 most influential personalities in the wine world. It includes Jean-Pierre Alaux and Pierre Arditi. The success of the series "Le Sang de la vigne" broadcast on …
  • Every year, the American magazine Wine Enthusiast selects the best wines in the world. Thus, the cuvĂ©e "Le Sang de la vigne", produced by the winemaker Fabrice Durou from Château de Gaudou, has just received one of the best scores: 93/100 …
  • Following the success of volume 1 of the adventures of Benjamin Cooker, the famous oenologist from Blood of the Vine, GlĂ©nat editions publish volume 2: Golden Wedding at Yquem. It is already available at your favorite bookstore. The script …
  • On November 11, between 11 am and 12 pm, Jean-Pierre Alaux is the guest of Kevin Michel on Sud-Radio in his show "Seul contre tous" to discuss the evolution of the Evin law as a novelist setting the plots of Le Sang de la vigne in the …
  • Jean-Pierre Alaux is the guest tonight at 9 PM on Elise Fisher's show "Au fil des pages" on the RCF network. He talks about his latest novel "La Pomme d'or de Rocamadour" published by 10/18 in the "Grands DĂ©tectives" series.
  • For the 6th consecutive year, Jean-Pierre Alaux returns this Monday, August 31, on the airwaves of Radio PrĂ©sence where he hosts the morning news session alongside his accomplice Quentin Espitalier. From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., he invites to the …
  • As part of her program "En son jardin" on Radio Notre-Dame, Denise Dumoulin will host this Sunday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to noon, Jean-Pierre Alaux for his book "The Golden Apple of Rocamadour". He talks about his passion for the Quercy …
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  • The first comic album of The Blood of the Vine (Mission in Haut-Brion) published by GlĂ©nat last December is experiencing real bookstore success. Scripted by Corbeyran and illustrated by Sandro, the album seems to meet the same success as …
  • The saga of "Blood of the Vine" continues. While Pierre Arditi is filming this summer in Provence, in Bordeaux, but also in Charente, the sequel to the adventures of the famous oenologist, the authors of the series, Jean-Pierre Alaux and …
  • On August 26th, the first comic book album of the adventures of SĂ©raphin Cantarel: Saint-Michel, Pray for Them! will be released by Delcourt. Adapted from the eponymous novel by Jean-Pierre Alaux (published by 10/18 in the 'Grands …
  • From 11 a.m. today, Jean-Pierre Alaux, co-author of the series "Le Sang de la vigne," will be the guest on Sud-Radio to discuss new measures Europe wishes to take regarding alcohol consumption. Should our vineyards be listed as part of our …
  • This evening, during the spring chapter, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be inducted into the Consulate of the VinĂ©e of Bergerac. For once, the fervent defender of Cahors wines will savor the wines of the Bergerac region as a neighbor in …
  • On Tuesday, March 17, 2015

    Cahors / 46 / France

    On the occasion of the opening of the Paris Book Fair, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be the guest on Europe Soir this Thursday. He will answer Emmanuel Faux's questions on the occasion of the release of his latest novel "The Love Apple of …
  • On Thursday, March 12, 2015

    Cahors / 46 / France

    This Monday, March 16, Jean-Pierre Alaux will be the guest of Greg Lamazères in his cultural show "Courrier Sud" on Télé Toulouse. He will present Volume 5 of the adventures of Séraphin Cantarel: "La Pomme d'or de Rocamadour," which has …
  • Volume 5 of the adventures of SĂ©raphin Cantarel, the famous conservator of the Museums of France, has just been released in the "Grands DĂ©tectives" collection by 10/18. This time, Jean-Pierre Alaux set his plot in a region dear to him as …