Récré en Têt, a space dedicated to young people

On Wednesday, September 27, City Mayor Armel Revel Fourcade, accompanied by Sandrine Rocca, Deputy for Schools and Youth Affairs, chaired the opening ceremony of the new children’s space. This ceremony was held in the presence of financial representatives: Johan Marcon, Deputy Governor of Perpignan, Hermelin Malerbe, President of the Provincial Council, Alain Darrieux, Vice-President of the City of Perpignan Mediterranean (PMM) and Pierre-Marc Boistard, Director of the Family Allowance Fund (CAF). Subsidies from the State, the Ministry, the Urban Community (PMM) and the CAF made it possible to finance the acquisition of this former private school, providing a beneficial financial opportunity for the realization of this project. In a firm democratic approach, the municipality also organized a citizens’ consultation in July to rename the building. Citizens had the opportunity to choose from 13 pre-selected names or submit their own suggestions. Residents ultimately voted for the name Récré en Têt, a choice that perfectly embodies the warm and welcoming spirit of the place.

Quality facilities

Financial partners, families and children were impressed by the exceptional quality of the facilities available. Throughout the summer, the building underwent a thorough cleaning, careful renovations and updates to strict standards, ensuring a safe environment for everyone. Municipal technical services agents worked in various fields, including plumbing, construction, painting, and electricity. Récré en Têt is open to children registered at the leisure centre, on Wednesdays as well as during school holidays. Additionally, it is home to Relocation of Early Childhood (RPE). Access to the facilities is exclusively for children from the Nursery and Primary Center (aged 3 to 11 years) and children from the RPE. The rooms are designed keeping in mind the specific needs depending on the age of the children. Thus, the complex includes a kitchen, activity spaces, a motor skills room, dormitories and toilets specially designed for the little ones. To delight children, there are many outdoor games in the courtyard such as swings and slides.