France and Portugal, both precursor and heirs to European humanism are united in a shared vision of the continent's future and challenges. Cenon and Paredes de Coura have been twinning since 2008 to collaborate in different fields. This partnership allows for rich exchanges in both cultural, economic, and educational areas that enable actions to be taken in both municipalities.

Jean-Francois, the mayor, and Alain David (deputy), received Mario Gomes on Friday, May 20, at Bordeaux, Portugal, as consul general. The discussion focused on "how to reconcile culture identity and integration". Debats and projections on Portuguese migrations. A meeting for the general population marked by the presence educational, diplomatic, and associative speakers from La Morlette highschool within the Pole d'accompaniment a La perseverance scolaire system. This allows support that is adapted to first-timers. arrivals.

For the benefit of youth in the two countries, there are fruitful exchanges about integration, values of inclusion, parity, and equality.