1930s French Plane - Stick Mounted Overhead?

by Ernest
(USA)

I am wondering if you know of a French made plane that had the stick mounted overhead rather than on the floor?

I am sorry that I cannot contribute anything about flying or antique airplanes, but I did want to ask about that French made airplane.

Here is my rather unique short story and the reason I’m curious about the plane....

I was given a ride in a red single engine plane during the 1930's in Paraguay, South America, and I recently read that Antoine de St. Exupery was flying there during that time.  

I was wondering if I may have had the honor of being his passenger?

I’ve been looking for that antique airplane. Can you help?

Thanks, Ernest