50 years ago, on January 3, 1975, the municipal cultural center of Mayenne opened at 10, place de Louis-de-Hercé, in Mayenne. It was created at the initiative of the City, when Claude Leblanc was mayor. “It was a place of global entertainment, which contributed to social and cultural life,” remembers Jean-Louis Chemin, former host and director. In a letter dated January 16, 1975, he wrote that the home was “open to all Mayenne residents aged 15 to 95”.
Jean-Louis Chemin remembers the “big house” who hosted the home on “four levels”. On the ground floor, he describes “a large games room for young people, with table football, billiards, etc. » in addition to a “disco in the old kitchen”. He continues: “On the first floor there was a room for meetings, conferences or exhibitions, etc. On the second floor, we organized workshops: photo lab, pottery, dance, choir, etc. We converted the attic to create an audiovisual workshop. »
And you, what are your memories?
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the home, which became a municipal social and cultural office in 1976, West France looking for testimonials from people who have visited it. What are your memories? Why were you going to the home? With whom ? What were you doing? What activities did you practice? What encounters have you had? What moment stood out to you? Etc.
To answer these questions and go further, by recounting your memories, simply fill out this form:
So that we can use your testimonials, please be as precise as possible (year, activities carried out, etc.). If we would like to contact you, please provide your telephone number.
