In S'envoler, Thierry Clech explores the life of a wealthy, older man who becomes increasingly troubled by the idea of growing older. He decides to travel the world in a structured way, visiting places like New York, Kyoto, Easter Island, and Benares. Despite the long distances he covers, the journey doesn't help him feel any less empty inside. Although he is rich, he feels bored and stuck, literally and metaphorically, in a place called the Champ-de-Mars, while time continues to pass without him feeling fully present. As the man travels, he moves through many time zones and visits various destinations, but an inner unease continues to grow. The sense of being in new places is not enough to distract him from his concerns: his age, the passing of time, and the fear that his privileges might no longer hide the imperfections of life. One day, after shaving, he looks in the mirror and sees a face he no longer fully recognizes. The wrinkles, the sagging skin, and the changes in his appearance are signs of aging he had tried to ignore. This moment of self-reflection leads him to confront the deeper issue of his own mortality and the changes that come with it. The physical signs of aging are only the beginning of a larger realization about the passage of time and the meaning of his life. The novel captures this internal struggle with a quiet, introspective tone that reflects the character's emotional state. S'envoler will be published by Les Livres de la Promenade on 22 October 2026.