Micheline Chaban-Delmas, the third wife of the iconic mayor of Bordeaux, died at 95

She was the third wife and widow of deputy mayor Jacques Chaban-Delmas, who “reign” in Bordeaux for 47 years between October 1947 and June 1995. Micheline Chaban-Delmas, born Micheline Chavelet, died in the night from Thursday to Friday at the age of 95 according to information from South Westconfirmed at Figaro. Involved in politics, particularly for Bordeaux culture and youth during her husband's mandates, Micheline Chaban-Delmas worked alongside Jean-Louis Froment in the creation, in 1973, of the Contemporary Plastic Arts Center (CAPC) of Bordeaux.

“As an elected official, I salute the memory of the woman who worked to promote the cultural influence of Bordeaux for many years. Micheline Chaban-Delmas was also very involved with young people and driven by numerous social causes which allowed her to leave a mark in the city.declares Guillaume Chaban-Delmas at Figaro. Opposition elected official within the Bordeaux Ensemble group, the thirty-year-old is the grandson of Jacques Chaban-Delmas in line with the second wife of the deputy mayor, Marie-Antoinette Iôn.

Mayor Hurmic's tribute

“The one we nicknamed “Madame” at the Palais Rohan left us today. On behalf of the people of Bordeaux, I would like to pay tribute to this discreet and elegant woman who gave a lot to our city.also reacted this Friday evening the mayor of Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic, welcoming the important role of Micheline Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux cultural life.