Rochefort will pay students to study the work of the famous travel writer. Master’s students will be able to look into ‘the political convictions of Pierre Loti’ Doctoral students invited to work on ‘Pierre Loti's aesthetic research and taste for decor’ The results of their work will be the subject of a public restitution.
The municipality has arrested several of the students who applied for the scholarships. The first deputy from Rochefort believes that Loti has so many facets that he can interest young people.