European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 08, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Is Peter Jaeger locals dressed in the 19th-Century costumes that serve of models for some Santons arrive fora festival in Aries France. At left Santons were originally made for nativity scenes. Travelers9 tips for is Debby Jennings How to get there it s no problem to Geum Marseille the third largest City in France by train or autoroute. Autagne on the other hand is a Little More difficult. The City is about 10 Miles East of Marseille and 18 Miles South of Aix in Provence. Take autoroute 7 South from Lyon. Bypass Valence and Avignon lust South of Salon head East on autoroute 8 toward Provence and Nice. After bypassing Aix take autoroute 52 in the direction of Autagne and Toulon you will see signs for the Autagne Centre exit. Get off Here and follow signs to the Centre by Erin the Center of town is the Gours marshal Foch. The Market Square is named for French world War i hero marshal Ferdinand Foch. It is at the Corner of Rue de la a pub Lique and route National 96 near the train station. Nearby Ravel pottery factory Avenue Des Gums Autagne Telephone 42.03.05.59. This firm dates to 1837. It continues to manufacture the famous country French earthenware seen in decorating magazines and French Homes and gardens. Just for kids on saturdays during the summer months children can discover the world of Santon making. From 10 . To noon Many atelier san Autagne open their doors to youngsters. Kids get to shape he Santons and paint dry ones with Watercolours. It s probably a Good idea to Call first using the Telephone numbers supplied in this article " for further information Contact the off cede tourism d Autagne Esplanade de gaulle/13400 Autagne Telephone 33 42.03.49.98. For collectors or those who wish to learn More about the individual Santon figures a detailed guide written in both French and " English is available by writing for the Petit diction Naire Des Santons a Provence by Marcel Carbonel 47, Rue nerve Sainte Catherine 13007 Marseille Francer Telephone 33 91.54.26.58. This Handy reference guide costs about $8 and describes the meaning of each Santon character. Debby Jennings december 8, 1994 stripes Magazine 11
