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…
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…
Discover Sarah Levavasseur’s journey in painting and decorating
22 year old Sarah Levavasseur is a 2nd year painting & decorating NVQ student at the Caen CFA. She also won silver in the French finals of the World Skills competition. Let's take a look at multiple perspectives of a multi-facetted trade with her mentor, Guillaume Dufour in Saint-Pierre-de-Semilly, Manche. What painting and decorating involve…
Waltersperger, a glass manufacturer with real expertise
Bresle Valley in Seine-Maritime has been known as the glass valley since the 15th century. It alone accounts for over 70% of the perfume bottles produced worldwide and keeps countless traditional trades alive. Let us introduce you to Waltersperger, a living heritage company and the last semi-automatic glass manufacturer in France. Stéphanie Tourres Responsable -…
Mijuin: flying the flag for French products
What is Mijuin? It's a start-up based in Seine-Maritime that wants to provide easier access to flax through local distribution channels. The winner of the Tomorrow's Topics category at the 2023 Normandy Economy Awards is a garment factory where quality meets sustainability Why flax production is at the heart of Mijuin’s sustainable mission "It controls…
Maison Berger: Over a century of expertise
Maurice Berger, a pharmacy technician, created the Lampe Berger in 1898 as an air purifier. Fast forward to the present day and it's now a fully-fledged home accessory. Let's go behind the scenes of the company based in Grand-Bourgtheroulde, in Eure, since 1975. Maison Berger Paris, history https://youtu.be/gZXsEoAuLx4 It all began in 1898 after a…
Visit the last sequin factory in France, Langlois-Martin, located in Orne
Let's meet Jean-Baptiste Drachkovitch (on the right), co-director of Langlois-Martin, the last sequin manufacturer in France, alongside Pascal Bernard since 2010. The business was founded in 1919 and left the Paris area in September 2018 for Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton in Orne. The factory opened its doors to visitors for the first time as part of the European…
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…
Multiple Perspectives on Milling: Sacha Greneche Showcases Normandy’s Precision and Talent
He won the excellence award at the French WorldSkills event in 2023 and will represent France on the world stage at the event in September 2024: Sacha Greneche, a BTS student in Conception des processus de réalisation de produits (process design in manufacturing) in Lisieux, will champion Normandy milling expertise. Let's hear multiple perspectives about…
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…
Sustainable Christmas gifts from Normandy: eco-friendly gift ideas
Christmas is fast approaching and it's time to find some original gifts to take care of your loved ones and the planet. This year, give the gift of sustainability with the Normandy stamp on it!Here's a selection of local eco-friendly brands with ethical and exciting gift ideas. PimpantZero-waste everyday essentials Pimpant is a business based…
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…
La Glass Vallée: an industry of excellence in Normandy
La Glass Vallée is the world leader in luxury bottleware and accounts for over 70% of global production of glass bottles for fragrances, spirits, cosmetics, medicine and toiletries. This industry of excellence brings centuries of expertise together in the Bresle Valley, on the border with Normandy and the Hauts-de-France. Let's take a deep dive into glass…
Parapluie de Cherbourg: an umbrella for any weather
A popular film around the world, a magical soundtrack and an umbrella shop that became famous despite being pure fantasy... at the time. Jacques Demy's film inspired 22 year old Jean-Pierre Yvon to create his own brand and Le Véritable Cherbourg umbrella factory in the heart of town in 1986. His son, Charles Yvon, now…
Cider in Normandy: the apple of the region’s eye!
The profession is attracting more women and young people, business is booming and sustainability is a key ingredient. A cider from Normandy was named the best cider in the world in 2023 and Normandy has never shone so brightly in the cider world. Let's introduce you to 5 Normandy producers, flying the flag for their…
Uncover the secrets behind Normandy’s organic AOP camembert!
Patrick Mercier is a dairy farmer in Champsecret, near Domfront in Orne, who began making organic camembert with the protected designation of origin in 2010. 70% of his milk is now used to make his cheese. Patrick Mercier is a champion of Normandy's expertise and is president of the ODG (Normandy Camembert Protection and Management…
Calvados, Normandy’s signature spirit
What is calvados? If you know your French geography then you'll know it's a "département" in France. It's also a world-renowned spirit made using Norman expertise. Let's find out more about an iconic apple brandy as we introduce you to four Normandy distilleries. https://youtu.be/CrwnE7s54Ns DOMAINE DE LA FLAGUERIE Domaine de la Flaguerie has been cultivating…
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…
Eco-Technilin: an international showcase for norman know-how
Based at Valliquerville near Yvetot in the Norman county of Seine-Maritime, Eco-Technilin is Europe’s leading supplier of non-woven products made from natural fibres (flax, hemp, kenaf, jute), mainly used for car interiors. Video portrait. Sustainable development The company was created in the year 2000 by an agricultural cooperative, in order to make the most of…
In Normandy: training that’s unique in France !
Outside Saint-Pierre-en-Auge, a town in the county of Calvados, the Etablissement Public Local Agricole Le Robillard is a local public agricultural college that offers a rather special year’s course that’s unique in France, leading to a Certificate in ‘‘specialisation in cider’’. This is aimed at people looking for a career change retraining to produce and…