Delphine Breyne
The French woman who had everything, gave it up, and rebuilt herself twice
"My heart was
always down here."
1st May 2022, I signed a lease and got the keys for Studio Mel in Valbonne village!
I'm happy and I've got my own little studio.
Things are good. I have no complaint.
It’s the village. Lots of people know each other.
It’s just really friendly.
I only have three reformers,
so it’s a very personal environment.
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