European Colloquium: “Grandparents as Carriers of European Memory”
European Colloquium: “Grandparents as Carriers of European Memory”
We at the European Parents’ Association (EPA) are proud of our ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EGPE (École des Grands-Parents Européens). Together, we actively co-shape initiatives that strengthen intergenerational solidarity, family engagement, and shared values across Europe.
We are delighted to invite you to join EGPE’s upcoming European colloquium in Paris!
About the Event
Theme: “Les Grands-Parents, passeurs d’une mémoire européenne” (Grandparents, carriers of a European memory)
Date & Time: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 14:00 – 18:00 CET
Location: Auditorium de l’Hôtel de Ville de Paris (Entrance: 5 rue de Lobau, 75004 Paris)
Format:
In-person event taking place in Paris.Language:
Please note that the proceedings and discussions will be conducted in French.
In-person event taking place in Paris.
Please note that the proceedings and discussions will be conducted in French.What to Expect
What European memory have we inherited, and what is our role as grandparents in passing it on to younger generations?
Hosted under the Label Paris Europe, this afternoon will feature:
Expert Roundtables: Featuring prominent speakers including former Prime Minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier, former ambassador Muriel Domenach, political scientist Pascal Perrineau, Ecolhuma founder Florence Rizzo, and ESSEC researcher Joséphine Staron.
Autobiographical Readings & History: Moving readings of wartime diaries and letters calling for peace, presented in partnership with Italy’s Fondazione Archivio Diaristico Nazionale.
Intergenerational Dialogue & Interactive Theatre: Open audience debates moderated by Raphaëlle de Foucauld (2 minutes de bonheur®) and theatrical improvisations by the Compagnie Fabrice Salé.
Registration & Practical Details
Admission: Free of charge, but registration is required.
How to Register: Send an email with the names and telephone numbers of attendees to
egpe@wanadoo.fr.Registration Deadline: Friday, 13 November 2026.
Join us in Paris as we celebrate the vital bond between generations and explore how our shared history shapes the future of our children and grandchildren!
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