Some senior moments @Epeigné-les-Bois

 All ready for their lunch

Epeigné-les-Bois' annual Répas des Aînes was held on Saturday 5th October starting at noon and finishing a little after 4pm. It was the last time Christian Percevault, the current Maire, will address les invitées as he will be stepping down when his term finishes next year. The Conseil Municipal always serve the invitées.  

 The first course all plated up and ready to go

L'equipe – above and below

 

Christian announcing that he will not be seeking another term in 2020

Epeigné-les-Bois: mariage du siècle – les jeunes Lyn et Vasco (part 2)

The Maire – Christian Percevault and 

his secretary await the young couple

in front of the Mairie d'Epeigné-les-Bois

This post follows on from yesterday's post about Saturday's famous marriage in Epeigné-les-Bois.

Escorting the bride

The ceremony in the Mairie

 Vows exchanged – time for another kiss

 Not at all sure about this Clause 22......

Fully aware of the significance of this new alliance that spans the globe, 

the Russians sent one of their most trusted officers to observe proceedings ...

 

 Vasco studies Christian sash of honour – 

Epeigné-les-Bois – considering a run for Mayor?

 Jean-Michel Prieur, Lyn, Michéle Prieur and Vasco

in the Fôret d'Amboise

 A fairy tale in the forest ....

A fairy tale with a happy ending 

To the woods........ 

Time for an apéro at the restaurant in Amboise  

 Under observation

Epeigné-les-Bois: 2016 répas des gens avec un esprit jeune (Part 1 – le Répas)

Répas des ainés 1er octobre 2016

 The mayor of Epeigné-les-Bois – Christian Percevault – addresses 

the commune's guests at the start of the meal

(above and below)

Epeigné-les-Bois holds its annual Répas des Ainés on the first Saturday in October. You have to be 65 or over to qualify for an invitation to this lunch.  Today 70 sat down to a five course meal.

Menu – duck terrine, pike quenelles in a shellfish sauce, 

pork cheeks, salad and cheese, 

Paris Brest (replaced the Millefeuille), coffee and liqueurs 

 2015 Sauvignon, Appellation Touraine Protégé, 

Jean-Claude Legrand 

 2015 Côt, Appellation Touraine Protégé, 

Jean-Claude Legrand 

The two still wines – a Sauvignon and a Côt both from 2015 – were supplied by Jean-Claude Legrand in Saint-Georges-sur-Cher. The Sauvignon and the Côt were easy drinking and typical of their appellation. This will be the last year that the wines will come from Legrand as the domaine has been recently bought by Grands Chais de France. Legrand sold because his children are not interested in taking over. 

 Two sparkling wines served with the dessert:

White: Dans ma Bulle, Méthode Traditionnelle, Vin de France, 
Garanne, Saint-Georges-sur-Cher

Rosé: Fines Bulles de Touraine,Méthode Traditionnelle, 

AC Touraine, Jean-Claude Legrand 

  

 

Epeigné-les-Bois: for whom the bell tolls ....

 The bell ready to be hoisted up 

 

 Epeigné's Maire Christian Percevault manoeuvres

the bell into place so that it can be raised 

up to the roof of the church 

 Almost up...

Today an important part of Epeigné's patrimoine returned to the village. The church bell, that had been sent to Germany to be repaired and renovated, returned and was hoisted up to the top of the church, so that it can be reinstalled. Although the bell only dates from the 19th century, its striking – twice on the hour – is a feature of the village.   

 Some of the inscriptions and markings on the bell

 

Ancient (left) and modern (right) batons 

– for striking the bell
(above and below)

 

 The bell starts its journey upwards

 On its way .....

 Upwards....

 Nearing the top 

 Now up at roof level and time to manoeuvre

 the bell ready to install

Work on the first section of the roof is now nearly complete

Epeigné-les-Bois: Nouveau Conseil – Christian Percevault elu Maire

The new Conseil d'Epeigné-les-Bois

Christian Percevault: Maire d'Epeigné-les-Bois

Le nouveau Conseil Municipal: Christian Percevault – the new Maire, Michel Mergot (the previous Maire) – 1er Maire Adjoint, Pierre Tourlier – 2ème Maire Adjoint et Philippe Gallet – 3ème Maire Adjoint  

Following their election last Sunday (23rd March 2014) on the first round of voting the new Conseil (11 members) met for the first time this morning in the Mairie d'Epeigné-les-Bois.

The meeting started with the election of the new Maire and the three Maires Adjoints – the maximum allowed for a small commune like Epeigné (424 inhabitants - 2009).

Christian Percevault signs in as Maire d'Epeigné-les-Bois 

There were two candidates:Christian Percevault and Philippe Gallet. Christian Percevault was elected on the first ballot with 8 votes to 3 for Philippe Gallet.

Secret ballot as votes are placed in a fireman's helmet

Philippe misunderstands the instructions 

thinking he has to put his head in the helmet not his vote! 

The three Maire-Adjoints were unopposed with Michel Mergot and Pierre Tourlier receiving 11 votes each, while Philippe Gallet had 10 votes with one abstention. Although there are four women on the new Conseil sadly none of them stood for one of these posts.  

Michel Mergot: 1st Deputy Mayor  

Pierre Tourlier: 2nd Deputy Mayor

Philippe Gallet: 3rd Deputy Mayor 

     

The new Conseil gets down to work

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Time for lunch!

Le Lézard Vert – Epeigné's restaurant 

After the hard work of the morning it's time for lunch@Le Lézard Vert

Menu des Elus:

Couscous Royale 

 

Les desserts:

Tartelette aux framboise maison
ou
North African date pastry

ou  Fondant Chocolate Caramel

ou Crème Brulée

Nacer - le toque@work!

Santé! A toast to la nouvelle equipe!

@Le Lézard Vert (8 Rue de la Fontaine, 

37150 Épeigné-les-Bois Tel: 02.47.23.97.94

 

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