At the end of the year, a village in Eure, Thibervillesaw his luck change thanks to a generous stranger. A legacy of ten million euros indeed rewards this small town of 1,773 inhabitants. This extraordinary donation comes from a Parisian of the same name, Roger Thiberville, who never set foot in the town, but decided to leave him his fortune simply because they share the same surname.
An unexpected but welcome legacy
The mayor of Thiberville, Guy Parisdid not hide his amazement at the announcement of this donation. This unexpected gesture represents no less than five times the annual budget of the village, an amount that could transform the daily lives of the inhabitants. Although the donation will be divided between the municipality and the deceased's accountant, the mayor plans to invest this sum in several local development projects.
The legacy of Roger Thibervillemodest owner of several apartments in the 15th arrondissement of Parisalso raises the question of the management of such funds in a small community. Donations of this magnitude are rather rare, but they do happen from time to time in equally surprising circumstances. Municipalities benefiting from legacies such as this generally see a significant impact, not only on their infrastructure but also on community dynamics.
The village announces new projects
The projects planned by the municipality are numerous and aim to improve the quality of life of residents. Among them, the creation of a public garden with a playground, the construction of a boulodrome equipped with photovoltaic panels to provide shaded spaces, as well as the energy renovation of the primary school. A synthetic football field and a space France Services are also being studied to strengthen the village's public services.
Infrastructure projects are essential for a municipality like Thiberville, where urban development is limited by the low number of inhabitants and local resources. This legacy thus offers a rare opportunity to modernize infrastructure and offer new services to an aging population. Furthermore, the creation of a ecological bowling alleywith solar panels, reflects a desire to reconcile modernity and respect for the environment.
The memory of Roger Thiberville honored
Beyond material projects, the town plans to pay tribute to the author of this astonishing gesture. His ashes will be placed in the municipal cemetery, accompanied by a stele bearing his name, in accordance with his wishes. A way for Thiberville to mark his eternal gratitude to the one who, for no apparent reason, decided to offer him a better future.
Such a donation has an impact that goes far beyond the borders of the municipality itself. Indeed, community initiatives inspired by philanthropic donations, such as this one, can encourage other people to consider similar legacies, providing lasting aid to areas often neglected by major planning policies.
This gesture will undoubtedly have a ripple effect, and could inspire similar initiatives in other small municipalities across France, by providing concrete solutions to local needs which would otherwise have been difficult to finance.
The legacy of Roger Thiberville to its namesake city is much more than just financial aid. It represents a symbol of unexpected generosity, but also a unique opportunity for the municipality to improve its infrastructure, its living environment, and to ensure sustainable development for years to come. This donation is a perfect opportunity for Thiberville to reinvent itself, while honoring the memory of the man who, with a simple name, changed its future.
