Austin, Texas

A delegation of about 10 people will be heading from Villefranche-sur-Mer and surrounding areas to Austin, Texas in coming days. Included in the group is Cedric CIRASA, a deputy mayor of Villefranche-sur-Mer. In talking with CIRASA this morning, I believe the trip lasts for about 10 days. There is some sort of link between Villefranche and Austin, but it is still not entirely clear to me what it is. Whatever it is, it appears to have happened out of "coincidence" more than strategic thinking.

I asked for some more information from the City of Austin, and received this very helpful reply:

"The French Legation Museum will be facilitating a delegation visit from Villefranche-sur-Mer, led by Deputy Mayor Cedric Cirasa on November 10th. This is part of a continued effort by the FLM to support beneficial cultural and economic Franco-Texan connections, the Fall Fest kicks off a week of Austin area activities designated for the French visitors.  For more information, please contact programs@frenchlegationmuseum.org or visit www.FrenchLegationMuseum.org.  The City of Austin has a Sister Cities Program.  But Villefranche-sur-Mer is not listed as a participant.  For more information in this regard please contact Marianne Martinez at marianne.martinez@ci.austin.tx.us to see if Villefranche-sur-Mer is being considered."

I am awaiting more information from Texas on the relationship between Villefranche and a member of the Texas state legislature.