On the evening of November 11th, Crégy-lès-Meaux gathered in a spirit of remembrance to commemorate the armistice of 1918. The ceremony, held at night on the town hall square in front of the war memorial, lent a particularly solemn and reflective dimension to this tribute.
Nearly 150 participants were present. The notable entrance of around 15 flag bearers underscored the scale of the mobilization and everyone's commitment to the duty of remembrance. Young people were at the heart of the evening, with participation from students of the Blamont school, accompanied by their director, and middle school students involved in a memorial project.
The young members of the Children's Municipal Council, accompanied by their coordinator and the deputy mayor, collectively read Paul Éluard's poem Liberté, recalling the value of freedom. Their commitment helped transmit the meaning of memory, freedom, and sacrifice to the younger generations.
An exhibition created by the middle school students, presented in the council room, brought the history of the Great War to life. The ceremony continued with the laying of wreaths on behalf of the school, the Children's Municipal Council, veterans, and mayors.
The remembrance of the fallen from the Great War, and then from 2026, preceded the 'Sonnerie aux morts' (bugle call for the dead) and the performance of 'La Marseillaise'. The presence of the deputy, as well as elected officials from the communes of Chambry and Barcy, testified to territorial solidarity.
The municipality warmly thanked all participants. The evening concluded with a cocktail reception in the council room, extending this moment of transmission in a spirit of unity.
