Jean-Gabriel Domergue’s parties in the town were famed and remembered long afterwards. Notably: In honour of Maurice Chevalier in 1929 and the Venetian Gala in 1931. In the Winter of 1922-23 his energy is boundless: On January 20th he recreates a Moroccan souk in which all the traditional costumes are represented, from that of the beggar to that of the richest Fasi, and North African dances punctuate the entertainment. January 27th marks the Festival of Seville in Spanish costumes. February 3rd is the enchanted garden where flowers and fruit abound. On February 10th the ‘Snow Queen’ arrives. White and ermine fur coats could be seen among all the polar animals. The 17th February is lit up by the Festival of Light where the costumes illustrate all manner of lighting.

On February 24th is the Festival of the Far East with Chinese porcelain, Buddhas, dragons and pagodas. On the 3rd of March is the couture gala where new designs from the Parisian grand couturiers are presented. Four grand balls are also held: on February 13th, Shrove Tuesday, is the grand Venetian ball; the 8th of March marks the middle of Lent with Robinson from 1840 to 1860, the Orphéon band, Veronique and the donkey, students and grisettes; March 10th marks the Nautical ball where corals, shells and imaginary sea monsters could be seen. Finally, on March 17th, to finish on a royal note, the party is held beneath the trees at the Trianon with marchionesses, shepherdesses and costumes from the 18th Century.
What a fertile imagination and what energy he had!