Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince), is one of the best-known and most-beloved French writers the world over. Born in Lyons in 1900 to an aristocratic family, he grew up in Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens and Saint-Tropez, and went on, not only to become one of the best beloved children&#8217;s authors of the 20th century, but also an aviation pioneer. His droll wisdom and whimsical style have impressed countless children around the world. During World War Two, he served as a reconnaissance pilot. On July 31, 1944, he left a base in Corsica and both Saint-Exupéry and his plane disappeared without a trace. In 1998, a bracelet bearing his name was discovered by a fisherman.