Farnese / Beaumont-de-Pertuis Twinning

A European friendship born in 1993

The Farnese / Beaumont-de-Pertuis Twinning is much more than a summer event: it is a bond of brotherhood that has united the Municipality of Farnese, in the Province of Viterbo (Lazio), and the town of Beaumont-de-Pertuis, in Provence, for over thirty years. The pact was solemnly signed on July 11, 1993, in the main square of the Lazio village, when the mayors of both communities read the "Oath of Brotherhood," committing to build a piece of Europe together, made of people rather than just institutions.

How the exchange works

The heart of the twinning is the annual exchange, which traditionally takes place in mid-July. The format alternates between the two communities: one year the citizens of Farnese travel to Provence, and the following year, Farnese families host the French delegation in their homes. There are no hotels or commercial programs: guests experience the daily lives of their host families, sharing meals, habits, and affection.

• Family hospitality: guests stay in the homes of their twin-town counterparts.
• Convivial moments: lunches, dinners, and outdoor feasts featuring local products.
• Singing, games, and activities: entertainment organized by local volunteers and associations, with activities for children.
• Official ceremonies: institutional meetings between mayors and committees, with an exchange of symbolic gifts.

A bridge between Tuscia and Provence

Farnese is a small village in the Tuscia region, overlooking the Selva del Lamone and rich in history linked to the Farnese dynasty. Beaumont-de-Pertuis is a municipality in the Vaucluse, in the heart of Provence. The meeting of these two rural realities, geographically distant but similar in size and spirit, has created an authentic cultural exchange experience, carried forward by the twinning committees with the support of the Municipality of Farnese.

Beyond the exchange: solidarity and values

Over the years, the twinning has gone beyond reciprocal visits. The two committees have also shared solidarity initiatives, such as collecting eyeglasses for humanitarian projects, a testament to a friendship that looks beyond the borders of the two towns. Involving young people and passing on the value of cross-cultural encounters remain at the heart of an experience that continues to renew itself summer after summer.