What a joy it was to meet up again with friends, some made over 20 years ago…our 8-strong group was as warmly welcomed as ever. The central ceremony of promise/signing, speeches and handshakes of friendship also included Neukirchen-Vluyn, celebrating 30 years of twinning with Mouvaux. We had a packed programme: a guided walk to open our eyes to the fascinating architecture of 1920/30s wealthy builders constructing villas in the then countryside of Mouvaux; a visit to villa Cavrois a recently restored mansion from 1932, startlingly modern for its time; a festival of light spectacular involving dancing whales and jellyfish and men on stilts ending with a firework display; and of course the wonderful French hospitality of food and drink provided in the gracious surroundings of the Hotel de Ville by the Association and in the evening by the Town Council in one of their newest public buildings. This was an unforgettable celebration setting the scene for another 20 years of twinning!


