On this Sunday morning in the Chanteraines shopping area in Gennevilliers (Hauts-de-Seine), the sun is nowhere to be seen and summer feels like a distant dream for those who are caught up in their daily routines, like Stéphane, an overwhelmed construction site chef. However, Stéphane sees things differently and uses a cycling metaphor to express his excitement for the upcoming Tour de France, which marks the beginning of sunny days, picnics, long summer evenings, and, of course, holidays. Despite his busy schedule, Stéphane is looking forward to spending time with his family at their farm in Orne, where his children build cabins, his wife reads in a deck chair, and he works on renovating the house during breaks.
In contrast to the scattered content above, Stéphane’s simple joy in anticipating the summer holidays with his family creates a sense of warmth and togetherness. Despite the challenges of everyday life, he finds solace in the idea of spending time with his loved ones, enjoying the simple pleasures of life. This serves as a reminder to pause, appreciate the present moment
