Jérémie Morizet and Clément Schapman set a deep-sea exploration record
Jérémie Morizet from Manche reached a depth of 10,803m on October 13th 2024, setting a new deep-sea diving record in France. Clément Schapman, a hydrographic surveyor from Rouen, provided support from the surface vessel as part of the project by Deep Ocean Search and InkFish. The pair shared the experience with Normandie Attractivité and discussed…
The A84 motorway, conquering Western France
The A84 between Caen and Rennes is more than just a motorway; it's an asset for mobility, economic development and rural areas. It was opened, section by section, up until 2003 and has transformed the lives of people and businesses in the region. The infrastructure on the "Route des Estuaires" between Spain and Belgium has…
Restoring Mont-Saint-Michel’s island nature
A major project got under way to stop sand building up around the bay, make Mont-Saint-Michel an island again and restore the Wonder's unique beauty. Waterworks, new roads and engineering structures: the mammoth project is still one of the most original landscaping operations in Europe. Mont Saint-Michel was listed twice as UNESCO World Heritage in…
Flamanville EPR: a powerhouse in Normandy
Flamanville EPR in Manche is up and running after a mammoth construction project. Building this next-generation nuclear reactor has been one of the biggest industrial projects in recent years. The low-carbon electricity it produces will help France gain energy independence. Top 10 facts about the Flamanville EPR 57th nuclear reactor in France, 4th working EPR…
Laboratoire Dielen explores marine biotechnology to create natural active ingredients
Laboratoire Dielen was founded in 1978 by an agricultural engineer called Bernard Noël. It is now one of the leading marine biotechnology laboratories in France. The Manche company is fuelled by its eco-friendly values and CSR policy to constantly innovate and regularly hire new recruits. Let's find out more. https://youtu.be/eFG5kefMEj0 French content A family of…
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…
International riders flock to Normandy, the land of horses
With 2 national stud farms (Haras du Pin and Saint-Lô), 4500 breeders, countless competitions and pioneering facilities, Normandy really is the horses land. New riders and stable owners flock here every year for its mild climate (ideal for horses) and all the infrastructures that call the region home. Normandy is the only region to produce…
Krystale: The Crown Jewel of Normandy’s Coastline
Krystale is the name of a precious gem in a pearl setting… it's the perfect name for it! The hearty yet delicate oyster is grown and farmed in Gouville-sur-Mer in the Manche area. The K'Dual family have a passion for Normandy and have spent over 10 years working in suspended oyster culture, an innovative shellfish…
The biggest-ever wind turbine blade measures 107m, and it’s from Cherbourg!
A record-breaking 107m long rotor blade makes it the biggest offshore turbine blade ever built. LM WIND POWER in Cherbourg holds the record. The challenge began in 2017 and has stayed the course: one of the biggest French factories in the General Electric group hasn't stopped hiring staff since it opened in January 2019. fabrication…
Multiple perspectives: welding in Normandy
20 year old Jayson and 25 year old Maël both come from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in Manche. There's only a few years between them but they have the same passion and experience: welding and WorldSkills. The former won gold at the last trade competition in Lyon and joined the French team to compete at the international contest. The…
Horse racing: No pain, no Graignes
Saddle trotting, harness racing and gallop racing more recently… The Afasec horse racing college in Graignes teaches over a hundred students from around the world the art of turf racing in Saint-Lô Agglo in Manche. Despite being little-known and hard to fill, careers in the sector are attainable and appealing. A unique school in Normandy…
The history of the Irish Hospital in Saint-Lô
Catherine Gagneux from Orne is a member of our Normandy Ambassadors network. Back in 2020, the Honorary Consul of France in Ireland stumbled upon the moving history of the Irish Red Cross that came to Saint-Lô, in Manche, after D-Day. Let's turn back the clock and dive into the show of solidarity! The discovery Catherine…
Isigny-Sainte-Mère: Normandy dairy know-how recognised around the world
Since 1932, Normandy’s Isigny-Sainte-Mère Cooperative has proudly maintained its know-how and quality in making dairy products. Managed by Daniel Delahaye since 1990 until his recent retirement, the business now achieves two thirds of its turnover abroad. Milk, cheese, fromage frais, butter and cream sold under the Isigny Ste-Mère brand are to be found across the…