市長的辦公桌：植根於歷史與共和黨價值的低調工作空間

The Unassuming Workspace of a Mayor Steeped in History and Republican Values

沉浸在歷史和共和價值觀中的市長低調的工作空間

Unadorned and functional, the wooden desk belies the monumental decisions made within its modest confines. "Many things have taken shape in this humble space," cautions its occupant, who has adorned it with staunchly republican emblems.

木桌樸素而實用，掩蓋了在其樸素的範圍內做出的重大決定。 「在這個簡陋的空間裡，許多事情已經成型，」它的主人警告說，他用堅定的共和標誌裝飾了它。

"Order amidst chaos is essential," declares Jean-Pierre Chateau, gesturing towards precarious piles of documents. "Here, we have the column for invitations and upcoming events. Over there, it's all about finances. And those are meeting minutes with the government and other partners."

「混亂中的秩序至關重要，」讓-皮埃爾·查托指著一堆不穩定的文件說道。 “在這裡，我們有邀請函和即將舉行的活動的專欄。在那裡，一切都是關於財務的。這些都是與政府和其他合作夥伴的會議記錄。”

For Chateau, mayor of Guérigny since 2008, a paperless existence is inconceivable. Haunted by the fear of overlooking emails, he resorts to printing. His computer is relegated to a secondary table in the background. "I remain a fervent advocate of handwriting. It's a shame that this notion is fading away, especially since we have such a beautiful language. That's why I prefer my pen."

對於自 2008 年起擔任蓋里尼市長的 Chateau 來說，無紙化生活是不可想像的。由於擔心忽略電子郵件，他求助於列印。他的計算機被降級到後台的輔助表中。 「我仍然是手寫的熱情倡導者。遺憾的是，這種觀念正在消失，特別是因為我們擁有如此美麗的語言。這就是為什麼我更喜歡我的鋼筆。”

Until 2020, Chateau deftly juggled his mayoral duties with his role as an inspector general at RTE, a French electricity transmission operator.

2020 年之前，Chateau 巧妙地兼顧了市長職責和法國輸電業者 RTE 監察長的職責。

"It's crucial to lead these parallel lives. The lessons learned in one are invaluable for the other. In small towns, I don't believe in professionalizing the function of a mayor. We must maintain a connection to real life."

「過這些平行的生活是至關重要的。其中一個人學到的經驗教訓對於另一個人來說是無價的。在小鎮上，我不相信市長的職能應該專業化。我們必須保持與現實生活的聯繫。

Our Buroscopie Series

我們的 Buroscopie 系列

This dual existence, however, has taken a toll on his family, prompting "a few reproaches from my children when I'm away." From his career in the energy industry, Chateau cherishes a weighty memento: a large glass insulator nestled amidst the piles of paper.

然而，這種雙重存在給他的家庭帶來了損失，導致「當我不在時，我的孩子們會責備我」。在能源產業的職業生涯中，查托珍藏著一件重要的紀念品：一個巨大的玻璃絕緣體坐落在成堆的紙中間。

Every other object in the room bears a connection to Guérigny's history or Republican symbolism. "The town's maritime past is evident in the engravings and photographs of Third Republic ships."

房間裡的所有其他物品都與蓋里尼的歷史或共和國象徵意義有關。 “該鎮的航海歷史在第三共和國船隻的雕刻和照片中顯而易見。”

"This office is both welcoming and unpretentious," says Chateau, continuing his tour. "There's no ostentation here."

「這個辦公室既熱情又樸實，」查託說，繼續他的參觀。 “這裡沒有任何炫耀。”

"Here's a portrait of Father Dariaux [Charles Dariaux], who was the town's mayor from 1904 to 1935. He's depicted with the Guérigny Lyre, or what's left of it, after the carnage of the Great War. We're not here by accident; we're the sum of a rich history, while always looking ahead." Chateau eloquently expounds on the significance of encounters and the countless pivotal moments when someone in this office declared, "I'd like to explore that."

「這是達裡奧神父(Charles Dariaux) 的肖像，他在1904 年至1935 年間擔任該鎮的市長。畫中他手握蓋里尼豎琴，或者是一戰大屠殺後剩下的東西。我們來到這裡並非偶然。查托雄辯地闡述了相遇的重要性，以及辦公室裡有人宣稱「我想探索這一點」的無數關鍵時刻。

His Object of Choice

他所選擇的對象

In this series, we ask our subjects to select an object of personal value. Chateau points to a bust of Jean Jaurès. "Jaurès, of course, because he left his mark on Guérigny. He came here in 1901 to deliver a speech. With its naval arsenal, Guérigny was a stronghold of the working class and Republican values. Jaurès was a true Republican, one who believed that the primary struggle was to establish and protect the Republic."

在本系列中，我們要求受試者選擇一個具有個人價值的物體。城堡指向讓饒勒斯的半身像。 「當然是饒勒斯，因為他在蓋里尼留下了自己的印記。他於1901 年來到這裡發表演講。蓋里尼擁有海軍武庫，是工人階級和共和黨價值觀的大本營。饒勒斯是一位真正的共和黨人，他相信主要的鬥爭是建立和保護共和國。

Our Object of Choice

我們選擇的對象

It's our turn to single out a memento. A small plastic figurine lost amidst the papers intrigues us. "It's Georges Clémenceau in his military uniform... well, the attire he wore when visiting the front lines. When he assumed power in 1917, amidst a dire situation, he restored confidence and made decisive moves to secure victory. Before that, he had fought against the Empire. He was the mayor of the 18th arrondissement during the Commune, advocating for dialogue to avoid the ensuing bloodshed. And he continued to fight for liberty and the Republic. He embodied both of these personas."

現在輪到我們挑選一個紀念品了。丟失在報紙中的一個小塑膠雕像引起了我們的興趣。 「這是穿著軍裝的喬治·克萊蒙梭……嗯，這是他視察前線時所穿的服裝。1917 年他上台時，在嚴峻的形勢下，他恢復了信心，採取了果斷行動以確保勝利。

"Clémenceau shared Jaurès' passion for the Republic and their unwavering struggle. They joined forces in the Dreyfus affair, fighting for truth and honor, and in drafting the 1905 law on secularism. These are two towering figures of the Republican Left. As a local politician, I constantly draw inspiration from their legacy."

「克列孟梭與饒勒斯一樣對共和國充滿熱情，並堅定不移地奮鬥。他們在德雷福斯事件中聯手，為真理和榮譽而戰，並起草了1905 年的世俗主義法律。這是共和黨左翼的兩位傑出人物。

Under the watchful eyes of these great men, Jean-Pierre Chateau has fashioned "a normal office." For a normal mayor? "There are probably grander mayoral offices out there. But I feel at home in this one."

在這些偉人的注視下，讓-皮埃爾·夏托塑造了「一個正常的辦公室」。對於一個普通的市長來說？ “那裡可能有更宏偉的市長辦公室。但我在這個辦公室裡感到賓至如歸。”

Coming Soon

即將推出

In our next installment of Buroscopie, we venture into a different world, discovering the office of a... grocer.

在 Buroscopie 的下一部分中，我們冒險進入一個不同的世界，發現雜貨店的辦公室。

Text and Video: Bertrand Yvernault Photographs: Christophe Masson

文字與影片：Bertrand Yvernault 攝影：Christophe Masson