Normandy, sustainable tourism trailblazer
Several Normandy communities have earned their eco stripes and were named Green Destinations in 2023 and 2024. The international award celebrates sustainable tourism practices in towns and villages around the world. Let's find out more about a label supporting tourism that's better for people, nature and the environment! A community movement It all began with the…
Exploring Nuclear Training and Risk Prevention in Normandy
19 year old Lisa Guilbert has a nuclear maintenance vocational diploma from Lycée Emulation Dieppoise is now in the final year of her nuclear environment HND. Under the watchful eye of her mentor, Guillaume Robin, she's continuing her apprenticeship at EDF as part of the risk prevention team at Penly nuclear power plant near Dieppe. Let's…
The 3NC project: Normandy powers up nuclear training
Given the huge projects in the pipeline in Normandy, companies are looking for an equally huge amount of talent. The Region is on their side and has brought its partners together to back the 3NC campaign (which translates as "Normandy, nuclear, new skills" in English). Mission: train over 5400 people a year by 2030. The…
Visual arts in Normandy
Normandy is renowned for its art and music, but that hasn't stopped it making its mark as a creative hub with the region's RN13BIS contemporary art network. Marie Pleintel is at the helm of the network that brings together a hundred artists, curators and cultural venues from all over Normandy. What's the idea? Support the…
Introducing Bioeconomy For Change (b4c)
In the space of a few years, Bioeconomy For Change (B4C) has become the flagship network for the bioeconomy in France, Europe and internationally. What do they do exactly? They help their members in their innovation and industrialisation projects surrounding biomass. The business cluster joined forces with the Region in 2021 and uses the area's…
Horse riding in Normandy
Lolita is a 6th year medicine student from Caen. She's loved horse riding since she was a little girl and now indulges in her hobby in Ranville, Calvados. Let's meet her! https://youtu.be/eY8oSgSg1-Q A passion for horses "I fell in love with riding when I was 6 and attended the riding centre in Sully until I…
Climbing in Normandy
39 year old Laura Pugin from Doubs first came to Normandy 12 years ago. She fell in love with the Eure area and that's where, 3 years ago, she discovered climbing. It was an instant hit. Let's find out more. https://youtu.be/IOFYj5Xfh3Y A latecomer to climbing Laura, a school teacher in Val-de-Reuil, discovered her passion for…
Discover Golf in Normandy: Scenic Courses and Rich History
An "albatross", "birdie" and "eagle" are just a few terms to "fly the green" in golf, a popular sport in Normandy. Golf in Normandy offers breathtaking scenery, top-tier technical challenges and a warm welcome, making it a favourite destination for golf lovers. Augustin agrees. Whether you're a fellow golfer or want to find out more…
Trail running in Normandy
If you love trails and running, then lace up and come to Normandy! Gaylord agrees. The 43 year old is leaving Seine-Maritime and Orne behind for Eure this summer: he runs every weekend and this is his chance to explore new playgrounds. Let's find out more. https://youtu.be/WKOKFwkWS_U How trail running in Normandy enhances community and…
Land sailing in Normandy
20 year old Mathilde Larose was born and bred in Cherbourg and recently found a new hobby: land sailing. The accomplished athlete is a youth and sports education apprentice and found out about the well-known Normandy sport at the Office des Sports de Sciotot in the Manche. https://youtu.be/qLwhsYzxxiU Love at first sail "I was introduced…
Normandy beer: a taste of reality!
Normandy is more than just cider and calvados... there's beer too! The region is home to a hundred craft breweries who put all their imagination and creativity into delighting beer drinkers. Normandy beer: a long-standing tradition You may not know, but we've been making beer in Normandy for longer than we've been making cider! The…
CPM Industries, the SME with big ideas for the environment
Low-tech, CSR, decarbonisation, distributed manufacturing… The small fine sheet metalwork company a few miles from Le Havre is proving that commitment to sustainable development isn't just for big business. Low-tech philosophy The company was founded in 1990 by Jean-Marie Panchout, a sheet metalworker, and taken over by two of his children in 2014. Benoist Panchout,…