Host Antoine de Maximy is known for meeting people across France and spending the night at their place. During the filming of an episode of I would sleep among the Gauls, broadcast on December 6, 2024 on RMC Découverte, he however had an unpleasant surprise while he was in the Alps.
An old capricious 504 which spoils Antoine de Maximy's plans
Antoine de Maximy had planned to hit the road again after having dinner with Jean-Paul, a retired breeder, and his wife Colette, whom he had met in the Maurienne valley. But that was without counting on their old 504 which refused to start despite several attempts.
Faced with this situation, the host had no choice but to return to his hosts. Colette then kindly offered him to spend the night, telling him: “at night it is not possible to leave“. She reassured him by telling him that he would have a very comfortable bed to rest in.
A friendly evening that compensates for mechanical setbacks
Before the car problems occurred, Antoine de Maximy had the opportunity to spend a pleasant time with Jean-Paul and Colette. In fact, the couple had invited him to dinner at their home just before his planned departure.
The menu for this impromptu meal included a delicious homemade soup that Antoine de Maximy really appreciated. This warm evening will at least have allowed the host to keep good memories of his visit despite his setbacks with the recalcitrant 504 of his hosts.
A twist of fate which does not dampen the good humor of Antoine de Maximy
Even if he had to revise his plans in a hurry, Antoine de Maximy remained true to himself by putting his misadventure into perspective. After all, for someone who is used to inviting strangers to the four corners of the globe, a small unexpected event is not going to dampen their good mood.
We imagine that viewers of RMC Découverte were treated to a very comical sequence during the broadcast of this episode of I would sleep among the gaulois on December 6, 2024. In the meantime, Antoine de Maximy was able to verify at his expense that the old machines sometimes have quite a character!
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