Yvelines. Iconic, this old scooter will bring back memories of after school for many

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Until October 10, 2024 in Mantes-la-Jolie (Yvelines), residents can visit the second edition of the exhibition at the Saint-Jacques chapel. Glorious Mantisesproposed by Pascale Richard, daughter of a famous shoe merchant in the town.

Among the many period photos, the star of the exhibition is a old scooterlong owned by the Darini familywhich filmed in Mantois from 1960 to 1991, between Mantes-la-Jolie, Mantes-la-Ville and Limay.

“It’s a real curiosity. The Darini family had two or three. One was used to sell ice cream sorbets and another for roasting chestnuts. »

Found on Leboncoin

“To the Fame of Ice Cream”this is what we can read on the scooter exhibited at the Saint-Jacques chapel. Pascale Richard found it completely by chance while surfing the Internet.

“I typed Mantes-la-Jolie on Leboncoin and I came across it. I contacted its owner, based near Blois, who had put it up for sale. I told him about my project and that’s how he finds himself here today. »

Good memories for the old Manais

There is no doubt that it brings back good memories to the old people of Mantais. The Darini scooter had gotten into the habit of doing the school tour of Mantes. He also parked at the Avenue de la République roundabout and at Val Fourré.

When the Darini family closed their business, the scooter found refuge for a few years in La Défense automobile museum (which no longer exists since 2001) before ending up in the hands of a private collector.

Soon ice creams on sale again?

Back in Mantes-la-Jolie, he should no longer leave the town. The City is in fact carrying out his redemption thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of Mantois.

“I am delighted,” says Nathalie Aujay, deputy mayor in charge of commercial development. It is an after-school emblem for several generations. It is iconic. »

The scooter will be visible au Hôtel-Dieu museum and the town hall intends to use it for events and entertainment. “Until then, it must be rehabilitated, in particular by installing tanks. But the idea is to sell ice cream again,” promises Nathalie Aujay.

The Mantes Glorieuses 2 exhibition is visible free of charge at the Chapelle Saint-Jacques from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 2, Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October. Continuation of the program to be determined.

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