
by Jason Rodi
On my journeys through France for NOMADslow.tv, as always I sought moments of tranquility, transcendence, and awe, but it's a quest that's become all the more personal now. Through my love for Charlotte, with whom I now share a son, Kino, France has become more than a place I visit, it is part of my family’s story. With Kino, whose roots are now entwined in the landscapes and history of this country, I see France through new eyes, exploring its beauty not just as an observer but as someone connected by family branches growing on this soil.
From the enchanting city of Paris, where the iconic Eiffel Tower serves as both a starting point and an antenna about to send our signals across the land, guiding our exploration. Beyond the familiar landmarks, I sought out hidden corners that reveal a side of the city seldom seen by tourists, a Paris steeped in poetry, history, and quiet moments of reflection.
Then southward to Cannes, where I represented NOMADslow.tv at MIPCOM. Amid the bustling energy of the film and TV market, the contrast of serene landscapes across France became ever more poignant. In Saint-Paul de Vence, a village renowned for its artistic soul, I wandered into the stillness of its cemetery. Among the resting places of luminaries and locals, I captured a meditative portrait of time’s passage.
The journey then continued to Lansargues, a village embodying the pastoral charm of southern France, where Charlotte grew up and her parents still live. Just outside its borders, I found a surreal juxtaposition: a field of towering antennas cutting sharply into the sky, their stark forms standing in contrast to the soft beauty of the landscape below. Nearby, pink flamingos danced elegantly in their natural habitat, their vivid colors and graceful movements a vivid reminder of nature’s resilience and artistry.
Most profoundly, my exploration brought me to the coastal treasures of Piriac-sur-Mer and Noirmoutier, two places where family and history intertwine. In Piriac, a picturesque seaside commune in Brittany, I saw the world through Charlotte’s eyes, visiting her grandmother’s home and absorbing the peaceful rhythm of life by the sea. Noirmoutier, where Charlotte spent her childhood summers and her father grew up and Grand-Parents still live, holds deep roots for Kino. Walking its quiet streets, tracing the rooftops with their antennas, and following the winding paths to the ocean, I found myself immersed in the island’s timeless beauty. The Église Saint-Philbert, with its radiant stained-glass windows illuminating Hippolyte Flandrin’s painting of Jesus with sailors, became a spiritual focal point for my contemplative journey.
These moments - following the flight of birds along the Piriac coastline, standing at the meeting of land and sea in Noirmoutier, or simply tracing the shadows of history in quiet cemeteries, reflect the heart of NOMADslow.tv. These travels through France are more than a documentation of places; it’s a discovery of connection, legacy, and belonging, woven together with the slow, unfolding stories of the landscapes and lives that shape this country.
Through my deepening kinship with France, I invite you to join me in exploring the beauty, heritage, and serenity of a land that has become a part of my family and my work.
Noirmoutier: Winds of Time | NOMADslow.tv
Piriac - Ciel et Terre | NOMADslow.tv
Paris Unveiled : A Visual Poetry Journey by Jason Rodi | music by ANTENNAE
Chasing Clouds South of France
Flamants Roses aux Cabanes de Lansargues - France

South of France ANTENNAE by Jason Rodi
Saint-Paul de Vence
Cannes, France 2022 - NOMAD Meditation

















































