The Wall Street Journal reports a gathering of the Association for the Mutual Assistance of the French Nobility (ANF) from the southern French region of Auvergne in the castle of Parentignat to mingle and share ideas.
Exterior view of the Château de Parentignat (17–18th centuries), Auvergne, France.
Talks were entitled: “The role of the nobility in European civilization,” “The nobility in a Europe on the move,” “The role of the nobility in the evolution of Europe” and “The place of Europe in the world and the nobility in Europe.”
After mass in the château’s church, Count de Causans, who heads up the local ANF chapter here, brought up the issue of the future during a luncheon speech. Around 55% of ANF members find it difficult to be a noble in modern society, he said, quoting a recent poll called ANF 2020. Still, 87% of respondents said they feel they serve a purpose in French society.
