市长的办公桌：植根于历史和共和党价值观的低调工作空间

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

沉浸在历史和共和价值观中的市长低调的工作空间

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.

木桌朴素而实用，掩盖了在其朴素的范围内做出的重大决定。 “在这个简陋的空间里，许多事情已经成型，”它的主人警告说，他用坚定的共和标志装饰了它。

"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."

“混乱中的秩序至关重要，”让-皮埃尔·查托指着一堆不稳定的文件说道。 “在这里，我们有邀请函和即将举行的活动的专栏。在那里，一切都是关于财务的。这些都是与政府和其他合作伙伴的会议纪要。”

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."

对于自 2008 年起担任盖里尼市长的 Chateau 来说，无纸化生活是不可想象的。由于担心忽略电子邮件，他求助于打印。他的计算机被降级到后台的辅助表中。 “我仍然是手写的热心倡导者。遗憾的是，这种观念正在消失，特别是因为我们拥有如此美丽的语言。这就是为什么我更喜欢我的钢笔。”

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 巧妙地兼顾了市长职责和法国输电运营商 RTE 监察长的职责。

"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."

“过上这些平行的生活是至关重要的。其中一个人学到的经验教训对于另一个人来说是无价的。在小镇上，我不相信市长的职能应该专业化。我们必须保持与现实生活的联系。”

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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，这种双重存在给他的家庭带来了损失，导致“当我不在时，我的孩子们会责备我”。在能源行业的职业生涯中，查托珍藏着一件重要的纪念品：一个巨大的玻璃绝缘体坐落在成堆的纸中间。

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."

房间里的所有其他物品都与盖里尼的历史或共和国象征意义有关。 “该镇的航海历史在第三共和国船只的雕刻和照片中显而易见。”

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

“这个办公室既热情又朴实，”查托说，继续他的参观。 “这里没有任何炫耀。”

"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."

“这是达里奥神父 (Charles Dariaux) 的肖像，他在 1904 年至 1935 年间担任该镇的市长。画中他手握盖里尼竖琴，或者是一战大屠杀后剩下的东西。我们来到这里并非偶然。 ；我们拥有丰富的历史，同时始终向前看。”查托雄辩地阐述了相遇的重要性，以及办公室里有人宣称“我想探索这一点”的无数关键时刻。

His Object of Choice

他选择的对象

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，我们要求受试者选择一个具有个人价值的物体。城堡指向让饶勒斯的半身像。 “当然是饶勒斯，因为他在盖里尼留下了自己的印记。他于 1901 年来到这里发表演讲。盖里尼拥有海军武库，是工人阶级和共和党价值观的大本营。饶勒斯是一位真正的共和党人，他相信主要的斗争是建立和保护共和国。”

Our Object of Choice

我们选择的对象

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."

现在轮到我们挑选一个纪念品了。丢失在报纸中的一个小塑料雕像引起了我们的兴趣。 “这是穿着军装的乔治·克莱蒙梭……嗯，这是他视察前线时所穿的服装。1917 年他上台时，在严峻的形势下，他恢复了信心，采取了果断行动以确保胜利。在此之前，他他在公社期间担任第 18 区的市长，主张通过对话避免随后发生的流血事件，并且他继续为自由和共和国而战。”

"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."

“克列孟梭与饶勒斯一样对共和国充满热情，并坚定不移地奋斗。他们在德雷福斯事件中联手，为真理和荣誉而战，并起草了 1905 年的世俗主义法律。这是共和党左翼的两位杰出人物。政治家，我不断从他们的遗产中汲取灵感。”

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."

在这些伟人的注视下，让-皮埃尔·夏托塑造了“一个正常的办公室”。对于一个普通的市长来说？ “那里可能有更宏伟的市长办公室。但我在这个办公室里感到宾至如归。”

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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，我们冒险进入一个不同的世界，发现杂货店的办公室。

Text and Video: Bertrand Yvernault Photographs: Christophe Masson

文字和视频：Bertrand Yvernault 摄影：Christophe Masson