In the footsteps of Audrey Hepburn, Walking 14/7/23

Wouter and Larry of the GIN walking group. July 14, 2033.

Tolochenaz, near Morges, where Audrey lived after her retirement from the world of cinema. Lucky encounter in the parking lot with retired head of public works for Tolochenaz, Hubert, who knew Audrey and had the sad task of digging her grave. Audrey’s home is 100 metres beyond the hedge in the background.

The wall of La Paisible, Audrey Hepburn’s residence for the last thirty years of her life.

Miracle! The gate to the residence La Paisible was open. A view of Audrey”s beloved garden where she spent much of her time.

Larry in front of the chapel where Audrey was buried.

In the chapel where Audrey’s funeral service was celebrated. Memorable passage from Ecclesiastes, ‘There is a time and there is a season…’

Wouter looks at home in the pulpit in the chapel. Gift of a broad and deep education.

The mural that adorns the back wall of the Audrey Hepburn Pavilion. Here for many years the memorabilia from her years’ modelling and acting were displayed.

Larry in the Salle des Mariages of Morges Hôtel de Ville, where Audrey celebrated her second marriage to Andrea Dotti, after her divorce from Mel Ferrer. They had a son, Luca, half brother to Sean Ferrer.

Lucky encounter on the Grand’rue in Morges on the way to lunch. We are in distinguised company – well known to Larry. Standing is Nuria Gorrite, former Syndic of Morges, former President of the Canton de Vaud, now Minister for Transport in the Conseil d’Etat de Vaud. Standing beside her is her father, Rafaêl. Seated to the left is Aristide, archiviste in the Bolle Museum, his wife, Jacqueline, then Salvatore Gervaisi, Director of the Bolle Museum, soon to be our host. Finally, Wouter, enjoying this fine moment. L’Hôtel de Ville with flags flying that we had just visited is visible behind Nuria.

The archives of the Bolle Museum, in the room dedicated to Audrey Hepburn. Director Salvatore Gervaisi gives us a lightning tour of the Hepburn Collection before we visit the new exhibition dedicated to Audrey, her life in comic strip form. The exhibition continues till mid-August. July ’24 will see an exhibition featuring the designs of Hubert Givenchy for the costumes and dresses that Audrey wore so gracefully.

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