Presenting her first book “If you feel like a Pen“, Marion Maréchal met her readers this Tuesday, February 3, in Nice. Between the enthusiasm of the public, the warm atmosphere, and political reactions, the evening left no one indifferent.
On Tuesday, February 3, the Westminster Hotel, on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, had the honor of hosting a much-anticipated book signing event. Marion Maréchal was there to present and sign her first work titled “If you feel like a Pen“, published by Éditions Fayard at the beginning of 2025.
In this book with a strong autobiographical component, the author describes her personal and political journey, her commitments, uncertainties, and convictions. Since its publication, the book has generated numerous reactions and has received wide media coverage, boosted by Marion Maréchal’s appearances in various national media.
Starting at 6:30 PM, a large number of reading enthusiasts converged in the hotel lobby. The establishment, known for its elegance, provided a warm and cozy setting conducive to interactions and closeness between the author and her audience.
Throughout the evening, readers took turns getting their copies signed. Upon leaving, many displayed their satisfaction, with some not hesitating to express their admiration. “I am a fan,” confided a reader with a smile, while another added: “She’s incredible.” These spontaneous reactions reveal the enthusiasm of an audience that sometimes traveled far to meet the author. Among them, Julien, present for the book signing, shared his feelings: “I listened to her media interventions, her promotion, and apparently, it’s very moving, it’s her story, so I can’t wait to read the pages. I like her strength of conviction, her character, her fighting spirit, which she also inherits from Marine by the way, and I think she is a sincere woman, who is also courageous, and there you go.” A testimony that illustrates the image that Marion Maréchal projects to part of her readership: that of a committed, determined woman who fully assumes her positions.
An Organized and Secure Event
Marion Maréchal’s team carefully supervised the book signing event, being present from the start to the end of the event. Reception, queue management, seamless flow, and adherence to the schedule: everything was orchestrated to ensure the evening’s success.
Books were sold directly on-site, allowing readers to leave immediately with a signed copy. The event concluded peacefully, and no incidents were reported during the event.
An Arrival that Also Provokes Political Reactions
The arrival of Marion Maréchal in Nice did not go unnoticed in the local political landscape. Julien Picot, departmental secretary of PCF06, expressed a strong reaction to this visit in a statement published on February 3, 2026. In this statement, he criticizes those he calls “merchants of hate,” asserting that the French Riviera has turned into a preferred platform of expression for various leaders of the far right. He disapproves of an approach he sees as based on “fear, division, and rewriting history,” while arguing that daily issues of citizens, like housing, wages, hospitals, or transportation, are being neglected. The statement concludes with a call to reject what he describes as, “this grotesque display of pseudo-patriotism,” and to promote another political vision for the city of Nice, centered on solidarity and social progress.
This signing event in Nice is another demonstration of the controversy that Marion Maréchal sparks in the public sphere. On one hand, convinced readers came to applaud a journey they consider inspiring and authentic. On the other hand, some local political leaders strongly condemn her presence and her words.
Within the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the Westminster Hotel, however, the meeting unfolded peacefully, allowing everyone to leave with their ideas, for some reinforced, for others questioned. An evening that reflects the political debate that Marion Maréchal currently represents: controversial, heavily publicized, and firmly rooted in the country’s current affairs.
