COVER N.57 - France

Postmark: Père Noel 2021 - Libourne
Posted on (?); received on the 28th December
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Second proof that he really exists, and that he is all over the place. This time he wrote me from France, kindly replying to the letter I sent him via "Le Secrétariat du Père Noël" on the La Poste website.

Upon opening the big C5 envelope, I was greeted by a nice letter, in French and English, since English is modern times Esperanto, inviting me to explore the many activities La Poste made available to children on a special purpose website (groupelaposte.com/pere-noel) and a connect the dots postcard with none other than the old man himself. 

Le Pére Noël is also featured on the pre-printed Stamp on the envelope, with the also pre-printed indication “Lettre Prioritaire Internationale”. 

Éric Contesse on his immensely knowledgeable Mon Blog Timbré, provides, as usual, very interesting and well informed details on this subject, including information about Le Secretariat du Père Noël, a service that, according to him, has been running for the past 59 years. 

I was also able to compare the envelope I received with his and I notice that while Eric’s is the French Version, mine corresponds to the International version, with the inscriptions in English.

All in all a very nice addition to any collection of postal items and a big Thank you! to all those that devote their time to answering the wishful letters from children, whatever their age may be.