I think of it, as of Italy; indeed it sometimes seems to me better than that glorious country!" Notwithstanding his triumphant career at Paris, Jasmin often thought of Agen, and of his friends and relations at home.

"Oh, my wife, my children, my guitar, my workshop, my papillotos, my pleasant Gravier, my dear good friends, with what pleasure I shall again see you." That was his frequent remark in his letters to Agen.

He was not buoyed up by the praises he had received.

He remained, as usual, perfectly simple in his thoughts, ways, and habits; and when the month had elapsed, he returned joyfully to his daily work at Agen.
Jasmin afterwards described the recollections of his visit in his 'Voyage to Paris' (Moun Bouyatage a Paris).

It was a happy piece of poetry; full of recollections of the towns and departments through which he journeyed, and finally of his arrival in Paris.