Brigitte Macron had lunch on May 22 with middle school students at the cafeteria of Jean-Rostand College in Metz, choosing a simple and warm meal. This official visit included discussions about the daily lives of the students and a moment of conviviality shared around a plate just like that of other students.
In brief: the First Lady queued at the cafeteria, took cheese pasta, a green salad, and a slice of apple pie, discussed school bullying, screens, and success, in the presence of Minister Édouard Geffray. Images and videos from the day circulated on social media and local press.
Brigitte Macron at the cafeteria of Jean-Rostand College in Metz
You will discover the surprising image of a First Lady blending into the daily life of young people. Accompanied by Édouard Geffray, she visited the school’s initiatives against bullying and had numerous meetings with students.
Media outlets, including Gala, reported on the event. A video by Tristan Bromet also circulated, showcasing the closeness of the scene.
A simple and shared lunch
The scene held by the First Lady was intentionally humble: she served herself like the other middle school students and chose a classic school meal — cheese pasta, salad, and apple pie for dessert. After making her way around the tables, she sat down to converse with the students and listen to their concerns.
Discussions on bullying and education
The official visit had a clear objective: to address school bullying, the use of screens, and educational success. Workshops presented by the college team illustrated concrete methods for preventing and supporting students.
During a discussion, a middle school girl asked the First Lady to send a message to the president; her response, tinged with humor and advice on the importance of studies, recalled the educational role of the former teacher.
Atmosphere, anecdotes, and media coverage
The atmosphere was described as friendly and relaxed, conducive to sincere exchanges between the First Lady and the young people. Several local and national media reported on the visit, highlighting the simplicity of the gesture and its symbolic impact on the conviviality of the place.
To delve deeper into the context and find images and analyses, consult articles such as the one from the Élysée about Mrs. Macron’s travels and a report on this meeting on the official site.
Do you want to learn more about this day and other moments shared by the Macron family? Discover detailed accounts and anecdotes on the visit to the college and other public encounters like the one described on sebastien-auziere.fr for further reading.
