The year 2026 marks a significant milestone for friendship between peoples, with the celebration of 10 years of twinning between Millau and Plopeni, Romania. This initiative echoes the 20th anniversary of Millau's twinning with Sagunto, Spain.
In late October, a Millau delegation, led by Mayor Christophe Saint-Pierre, his deputy for Twinning Théo Costes, and members of the twinning committee, traveled to Romania. They received a warm welcome from the mayor of Plopeni, Dragoș Niță, Cornelia Fugulin, a key figure in the twinning, and numerous residents. A highlight of the visit was an 'Autumn Rhapsody' evening featuring a dance performance by children from Plopeni.
Beyond ceremonial celebrations, this trip underscores the importance of actively maintaining the twinning in both cities. They are looking towards the future through associative, sports, cultural, educational, and economic links, asserting that twinning is a concrete and shared friendship, driven by the Twinning Committee's daily efforts to connect the cities and countries.
Plopeni is a Romanian town in the Prahova county with 9,800 inhabitants, located in the historical region of Wallachia, in the southern Carpathian foothills, 15 km north of Ploiești and 80 km north of Bucharest.
These cross-border friendships help foster a daily experience of Europe, a Europe of citizens beyond institutions. While cultures, traditions, and approaches may differ from one country to another, discovering them brings great richness and openness.
This twinning is made possible by the dynamism of the Millau - Plopeni Twinning Committee, chaired by Patrick Béringer, who animates this story of friendship, art, and solidarity.
Relations between Millau and various Romanian towns began in 1970. Exchanges with Plopeni became concrete starting in June 2001, leading to the official twinning in April 2015. The committee organizes various events throughout the year to promote Romanian culture, particularly around December 1st, the country's national day.
