Our thanks to La Provence and Patrick Vargin for this article.
Pleased to share my vision for a peaceful, vibrant, and forward-looking Lourmarin.
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Find the article here:
https://www.laprovence.com/article/politique/30028273065911/municipales-2026-a-lourmarin-le-candidat-olivier-vollaire-plaide-pour-un-village-apaise
Excerpt from the article:
“An entrepreneur in tourism, a municipal councilor since 2020, and also active in community organizations, Olivier Vollaire is running ‘after months of reflection’ with the goal of ‘preserving the soul of Lourmarin’.”
Why are you running for mayor of the village?
After months of reflection, I felt the desire to unite the residents of Lourmarin, to dedicate my energy to the village, and to build a project together. My experience as a parliamentary assistant (of Julien Aubert, then LR Member of Parliament, Ed. note) allowed me to understand the mechanisms and constraints of a local authority. As an entrepreneur, I learned to do a lot with little, to find solutions, to innovate, and to progress despite difficulties.
There is also my personal story. Faced with challenges, I learned resilience. I deeply believe that difficulties should not divide us, but rather unite us around common sense and solidarity. By running as a candidate, I am not seeking revenge. On the contrary, I feel at peace. Every encounter, every experience helps us grow, and perhaps that is one of life’s beauties.
What is your perception of Lourmarin today?
I have had the opportunity to live in several cities, both in France and abroad, for my studies and projects. But the place where I truly feel at home is here, in Lourmarin. I grew up there…”
