Fathers Alphonse and André Quenum Foundation: Official launch of activities

Founded to immortalize the works of Roman Catholic priests Alphonse and André Quenum, the eponymous foundation officially launched its activities this Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Paul VI Center in Cotonou. Father Alphonse is Father André Quenum’s uncle. Both “marked their time on earth in an indelible way” according to the ambassador of the … Read more

The spirit of Alphonse Allais crowns Claude Lelouch, Lola Sémonin, Anny Duperey and Richard Fussner

Filmmaker Claude Lelouch, novelist Lola Sémonin, actress Anny Duperey and oenologist Richard Fussner were crowned by the Alphonse Allais Academy in 2022. Alphonse Allais Academy WE WERE THERE – The Academy dedicated to humour, represented by its chancellor Xavier Jaillard and its “prefect of morals” François Rollin, presented the Jules Renard, René de Obaldia and, … Read more