Sister City 30th Anniversary

A delegation from Raleigh traveled to Compiegne, France—one of Raleigh’s Sister Cities—to celebrate the 30th anniversary of sisterhood. The weekend was filled with festivities, including a Joan of Arc festival, a meeting in City Hall with Mayor Philippe Marini and other city officials and several celebratory meals. 

photography by David Rhode

Nicolas LeChatelier, Arielle François, Gretchen Chapman, George Chapman, Mayor Philippe Marini, Dave Rhode, Donna Rhode, Cara Nina Gentile, Tim Plonk

Gretchen Chapman, Mayor Philippe Marini

Donna Rhode, Rodolphe Rapetti