Peynier Celebrates its First Intergenerational Blue Week

The municipality organized a week of activities to strengthen ties between young people and seniors, focusing on sharing and transmission.

Generic image of a Provençal stone town hall facade with an ornate balcony and blue sky.
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Generic image of a Provençal stone town hall facade with an ornate balcony and blue sky.

From October 5 to 9, 2026, the municipality of Peynier held its first Blue Week, an initiative focused on intergenerational encounters, sharing, and conviviality, led by Béatrice BOTAS, Deputy Mayor for Education and Senior Policy.

Over five afternoons, children from the nursery, primary, and elementary schools participated in this event alongside the town's seniors. The aim was to strengthen intergenerational bonds and promote the transmission of knowledge and memories.
At the Seniors' Center, in partnership with the association Leï Tres Pigno, toddlers created 'The Tree of Hands' with their elders. Later, seniors were welcomed to the nursery for a breakfast and a cake-making workshop. School children also enjoyed board games, nursery rhymes, and snacks at the Seniors' Center. On Wednesday, children from IFAC participated in a bingo game with seniors.
The Blue Week also highlighted the village's history and heritage. Accompanied by the association Littéralis, elementary school students took part in heritage tours through Peynier, visiting old houses, the church, and the castle to pass on local history and identity to the younger generation.
To conclude the week, a convivial snack was held at the Château square. This first edition fostered connections and underscored the importance of seniors in village life. The municipality reaffirms its commitment to intergenerational solidarity and the 'living well together' spirit of Peynier.
The municipality thanks the seniors, volunteers, teachers, nursery staff, IFAC animators, the associations Leï Tres Pigno and Littéralis, and municipal agents for their contribution to the event's success.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Peynier (25/10/2026)