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In a small village near Tarbes, the head of state seemed to be campaigning on Friday. He exchanged, for more than three hours, with residents. Objective: to get rid of the image of the arrogant and disconnected president.
“Welcome Mr. President of the most beautiful country in the world!” yells a man, sleeveless jacket on his back, in front of the cheesemonger’s truck. Emmanuel Macron could not imagine a better welcoming committee. On the faces, the smiles are dazzling, the eyes shine. The phones are all in the air, you have to immortalize the moment. The small market of Barbazan-Debat, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, has no more than ten vendors. However, locals say: “You can find everything here.” This Friday morning, they had visitors. Nothing less than the President of the Republic. Françoise, who lives a few kilometers away, insisted on making the trip. “I was listening to Sud Radio this morning while taking my shower. They announced that Mr. Macron was coming to Barbazan, I stopped shortshe laughs, showing her hair. They are not washed, I did not have time to finish my shampoo.
After an eventful meeting with residents of Cergy (Val-d’Oise) on Wednesday April 27, the re-elected president set sail for this village in the south of France. He will take the opportunity to meditate on the grave of his maternal grandmother, buried in Montgaillard, about ten kilometers away. It’s no secret: Macron loves walkabouts. Two advances…