Born in Balley, France 1939. Michel studied at the School of Beaux Arts in Perpignan, then at the Academie Charpentier in Paris in 1956.
He came to Deya in 1960 where he lived and painted in a flat over the central telephone, bakery and butcher. He was part of Es Deu Des Teix. He loved women and they adored him although he often said: “I love the pursuit… the conquest is less exciting”… Michel lived fast and died young.
Don’t drive when you can walk into the village through the olive groves.
American born writer and philosopher who served in WWII and lived in Deia.
A painter from Australia. Studied painting with Frank Hodgkinson, another Deia alumni. Moved to Deia in 1977 and married Juan Graves, son of Robert. She has returned to Australia now and continues to make art and music.
Deia’s most recent arrival (2021) combines vegetarian food with the choicest set of local crafts in Deia. Proprietors Jorge and Jaume have created a little jewel with the biggest and best vegan
Oona speaks English, Castellano & Catalan (and some French as well).