Author: Gilles Rof

Jean-Claude Gaudin, in Nice, April 2015. JEAN CHRISTOPHE MAGNENET / AFP Jean-Claude Gaudin, a prominent figure in Marseille, passed away at the age of 84. Known as “Marseille made a man” by French President Emmanuel Macron, Gaudin served as mayor for 25 years and impacted regional politics over half a century. Despite his achievements, Gaudin faced challenges, with criticisms arising from a tragic housing collapse in Marseille in November 2018. This incident, among other factors, led to a shift in political leadership in the city. Gaudin, born in Marseille in 1939, had a strong connection to his hometown and pursued…