The rotunda in Vendargues, a venue known for its excellent relations with the patriotic and veteran community, hosted the commemoration of the 156th anniversary of the 1870 Battle of Bazeilles, known as 'the battle of the last cartridge'.
Fathers Marger and Chanliau led a religious service, an essential spiritual component for the organizers. The event also included children from the Andrée-Cosso school, who had previously received a special history lesson on the period.
The schoolchildren read the list of those who died for France and participated in the wreath-laying ceremony, alongside figures like Raymond Harel, who was praised for the ceremony's high-quality organization. The mayor of Vendargues, Guy Lauret, emphasized that the commemoration celebrated 'commitment and heroism' rather than a defeat, highlighting the glorious history and ultimate sacrifice of their elders, represented by the numerous flags.
