Gilles Trehin
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Gilles Trehin is a French artist, author, and creator of the imaginary city of "Urville". His book, also titled "Urville", is based on his writings of the fictional city's history, geography, culture, and economy, and includes over 300 drawings of different districts of Urville, all done by Trehin.
Trehin is an autistic savant who lives in Cagnes sur Mer, near Nice, in south-east of France.
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- "Urville" - the book
- Gilles Trehin's Official Website
- Wisconsin Medical Society profile - includes video clips of Gilles Trehin
- Guardian newspaper interview with Gilles Trehin and his wife