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Join Rose Torrente at the Centre d’art de Mougins for a one-hour French-language lecture and book signing that traces her life from enfant cachée to founder of maison Torrente. Limited seating and online reservations make this an intimate, must-book cultural evening on the Côte d’Azur.
Join Rose Torrente at the Centre d’art de Mougins for a one-hour French-language lecture and book signing that traces her life from enfant cachée to founder of maison Torrente. Limited seating and online reservations make this an intimate, must-book cultural evening on the Côte d’Azur.
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On the evening of Wednesday 11 February 2026, the Centre d’art de Mougins opens its Salle des mariages for a rare conversation with Rose Torrente, founder of the maison Torrente and one of the last living figures of classic French haute couture. Located in Mougins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, this one-hour conference (18:30 start) traces a life that moves from childhood hidden during the Occupation to the ateliers of Paris and the global runways her house would reach. Rose Torrente’s testimony is more than fashion gossip; it’s a study in resilience. Born in 1932 to a Jewish family of Slavic origin, she survived the deportation of her father to Auschwitz and the trauma of being an enfant cachée. Trained in Parisian ateliers and supported by her brother Ted Lapidus, she built maison Torrente through discipline and instinct, breaking into a male-dominated field and helping to export French couture worldwide. That arc—loss, craft, reinvention—frames the evening’s stories, followed by a signing and a convivial glass de l’amitié. Practically: the meeting point is Place du commandant Lamy, and the lecture is held on the ground floor in the Centre d’art de Mougins – Salle des mariages. Tickets are 10 € general admission, 8 € for Amis du musée; reservations are required online and can be cancelled up to 48 hours prior. The event suits ages 7 and up and seats are limited to about 40 people, so arrive early if you want a front-row seat. Expect a live French-language talk of roughly one hour, then mingling and photo or signature opportunities. Why it matters: for travelers exploring the Côte d’Azur, a stop at this lecture places fashion history against the hilltop town’s quiet streets and gallery scene, offering access to a living memory of postwar French creativity rarely available in guidebooks. Hearing the human story behind a couture label gives a tactile sense of how garments carry social history—the stitching, the ateliers, the patrons. Insider notes: bring a small notebook for quotes, a phone for photos during the signing, and pack a light layer—the Salle des mariages can feel cool in winter evenings. The talk is a cultural complement to beaches and hikes, a compact, evening-sized encounter with French fashion history you can book in advance and fold into a wider Côte d’Azur itinerary. Design students, costume historians, and anyone curious about the mechanics behind a couture house will find the evening especially rewarding: Rose Torrente speaks about atelier techniques, atelier hierarchy, and the business pressures that shaped her collections. Because the session is intimate and followed by a signing, conversations can be personal—come with specific questions if you hope for a quick exchange. Booking ahead is the best way to guarantee a seat.
easy.
1 hour.
Minimal physical fitness required—suitable for most visitors including families with children aged 7 and up.
The conference is presented in French (conférence en français).
The talk runs about one hour (env. 1h), starting at 18:30, followed by a signing and a glass de l’amitié.
Yes. Reservation obligatoire en ligne; tickets must be purchased in advance and can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the event.
Tarif général: 10 €. Amis du musée: 8 €.
The minimum age is 7 years old (min_age: 7).
Accessibility information is not specified in the listing; contact the Centre d’art de Mougins directly for details.
Rose Torrente, born in 1932, survived childhood hiding during the Occupation and later trained in Parisian ateliers before founding maison Torrente with support from her brother Ted Lapidus.
Supporting events at the Centre d’art de Mougins and museum membership helps fund local cultural programming; avoid single-use plastics at the post-talk reception when possible.
FAMM is a museum in Mougins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, presenting four floors of art from Impressionism to the present. The museum highlights the perspectives and talents of female artists through thematic and chronological displays that support focused learning and discovery. Visitors can book individual visits to explore the collection independently; note that no bags are allowed for security. Group options include guided tours offered in multiple languages with a maximum of 15 participants, and autonomous visits with a personal guide limited to 10 participants—reservations are required online in advance. These small-group formats create intimate viewing conditions suited to schools, community groups, and visitors seeking close engagement with the works. Educational programs include Atelier Jeune Public: Action ! Expression !, a sensory mini tour paired with a free-form workshop and group sharing that introduces abstract expressionism through play and color. Special events such as the Journées Européennes du (P)Matrimoine 2025 feature guided tours focused on women architects and the museum's architectural context, often paired with a creative workshop. FAMM’s combination of chronological collections, themed exhibitions, multilingual guided experiences, and hands-on workshops provides a clear, credible offering for learners and art lovers. Reservations, language options, and explicit group size limits help set visitor expectations. The museum’s location in Mougins places it within the cultural region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, making it accessible to regional visitors and tourists. Details on schedules, language availability and workshop content are provided when making advance online reservations to ensure a tailored visit for schools and private groups as needed.
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