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…
Normandy’s manufacturing industry is committed to the future
Manufacturing plays a key role in Normandy's economy, in a land with real industrial history and its sights set on the future. With eco-friendly positive impact manufacturing projects, strong energy mix, meaningful future careers and an exciting ecosystem, it does more than just support economic growth; it's also helping to build a more sustainable world.…
World Calvados Day 2024, the third of its kind!
Let's take a look at World Calvados Day 2024, celebrating Normandy's signature spirit around the world.The third World Calvados Day took place on October 17th and saw Normans put Normandy in the spotlight all over the world. What makes World Calvados Day a unique celebration? On the third Thursday in October, Normans get together over…
Fécamp, OLVEA’s home port
OLVEA is now a world leader in its industry, specialising in fish oil high in Omega 3 and vegetable oil for the food and cosmetics sectors. The company was founded in Fécamp in Seine-Maritime and has made its location a key asset.. https://youtu.be/zqd_WmQIejc Every generation of the Daudruy family has had a hand in building…
Normandy and the 2024 Olympics
Normandy and the 2024 Olympics, a game of expertise! From the Olympic torch and training centres to the creativity and passion that goes into sport, dive into an Olympic journey showcasing Normandy's talent. An athletic land Alexis Hanquinquant, Florian Merrien, Flavie Renouard, Amida Zidani... Do those names sound familiar? They should: they're all athletes from…
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…
CERDATO designs sustainable materials of the future in Serquigny
CERDATO (Centre de Recherche, Développement et Assistance Technique de l’Ouest) in the Eure area (27) is one of the Arkema group's biggest R&D labs. 250 researchers work here, researching and developing high-performance materials that are mainly bio-based and recyclable. Making history in Normandy What do the carpet on the SS France ocean liner, shoes worn…
Arthur’s journey to D-Day: A boy’s passion for Normandy’s History
Once upon a time, there was a 10 year old boy who longed to visit Normandy. But not just any old time! His name is Arthur and he has a passion for World War II. Not because of its weapons, noise or passion, but because of its importance as a period 2 or 3 generations…
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…
Cyceron: a centre for innovation in healthcare
Cyceron is a biomedical imaging platform that has been conducting research in Caen-la-Mer since 1985. The centre plays host to world-renowned research units as well as providing the latest technological equipment and a unique group of labs on the same site. Let's meet Benoît Haelewyn, managing director of the GIP (public interest group) in charge…
Normandy is building a world horse library
The digital world horse library went live in 2018 and provides all the information you could wish for about publications related to Normandy's iconic animal! Let's find out more about how this one-of-a-kind service came to be. Marie-Laure Peretti, Project Manager, Digital Document Unit, MRSH The Origin of Normandy’s World Horse Library Just as 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…
80 Years of D-Day History
There may not be many people left to give a first-hand account of the much-anticipated French liberation, but June 6th 1944 will always be a landmark date for the people of Normandy. The D-Day Landings, Battle of Normandy, French Liberation and restoration of peace: encounters, legacies and commemorations keep the memory alive throughout the generations.…
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…
Jean-Louis Louvel, eco-friendly entrepreneurship
Jean-Louis Louvel is president of the PGS Group near Rouen in Seine-Maritime and was named "Entrepreneur of 2023" by EY. It's a first for a managing director in the region. Let's meet a Norman with inspiring values and his sights set on a more sustainable world. What does PGS stand for? Palettes, Gestion, Services (Pallets,…
World Calvados Day 2023: the ambassadors showcased calvados and Normandy to the world!
October 20th saw over 500 people get together from all over the world as part of the second World Calvados Day celebrating Normandy's signature spirit. Normandy ambassadors living everywhere from New York, Sydney and Dakar to Tokyo, Brasilia, Vietnam and Mauritius used any excuse to get together with fellow Normans, friends, workmates and family to put Normandy…
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…
AJ Hackett: Normandy, a natural choice
He introduced people to adrenaline-pumping experiences when he bungee jumped off the Eiffel Tower in 1987. AJ Hackett has set up bungee jump sites around the globe attracting thrill-seekers from all over the world. What fuels him? Creating unforgettable experiences in incredible places. One of them is the Souleuvre site in Calvados, the famous New…
The Prix Liberté: Normandy’s tribute to history
The Prix Liberté is awarded by 15-25 year olds every year to people or organisations fighting for freedom. The innovative campaign is organised by the Normandy Region and brought to life by the Institut international des droits de l’Homme et de la paix (International Institute for Human Rights and Peace) based in Hérouville-Saint-Clair. The award…
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…
Ireland & Normandy: the links that tie them together forever
Ireland? Guinness, greenery and the Troubles. But that's not all. The country has had a close bond with Normandy that lives on today, after 850 years and one invasion. Read on for our Top 5 bonds! Act I : Invasion After the Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror, conquered England in 1066, the Normans turned…
Normandy and England: celebrating our shared history and culture at major events
In the wake of a delegation's trip to London in early December 2023, let's take a look at what's coming up in 2024 and beyond to celebrate the bonds between Normandy and England. William the Conqueror's 1000th birthday: a cultural tribute that goes beyond borders Normandy is getting ready to celebrate William the Conqueror's 1000th…
Aptar Pharma: a pioneering group
Normandy is home to a network of pioneering groups and industries that are often looking for new staff and working hard to make the industry more sustainable. Let's meet Aptar Pharma in Eure, the world's leading spray and aerosol manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry and an "Industry Showcase of the Future". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9IYg6YGCl8 What is the…
British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer: honouring D-day heroes
The British Normandy Memorial was officially inaugurated on June 6th 2021 in Ver-sur-Mer after 6 years of work. The memorial pays tribute to both the British armed forces, who played a crucial role during the D-Day Landings in June 1944, and the Norman civilians who lost their lives during the battle. Tribute to 22 442…
The rest of the world joins Normandy in remembering D-Day
The Allies landed in Normandy to liberate France and Europe from the Nazis on June 6th 1944. The milestone event made Normandy famous the world over. Projects such as the Normandy World Peace Forum or Prix Liberté help to remember the past and pass down essential values to future generations. 80 years have passed but…
In the Suisse-Normande area, Cotral Lab, world leader in custom-moulded hearing protection devices
In the workplace, the different kinds of harm caused by regular exposure to noise are recognised today, such as tension, tiredness, difficulty in concentrating, irritation or hearing loss. In order to combat these problems, Laurent Capellari founded Cotral Lab 26 years ago, at Condé-sur-Noireau, in the Norman county of Calvados. His aim? To provide custom-moulded…
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…
Tertu: how Normandy is helping make roads safer around the world
They flash past us, often unseen, and yet they’re indispensable. They appeared in france in the 1960s, lining the roads – retaining devices, or crash barriers. They help keep vehicles on the road and give users added security. In the norman county of orne, at villedieu-lès-bailleul, tertu equipements has been developing innovative ones made from…
D-Day: A Norman’s tribute to veterans
The wonderful story that you are about to read comes from one of our Normandy Ambassadors, living out in the USA, Virginie Feutry-Durr, without whom this D-Day 2024 would be lacking one of its key ingredients. In 2022, due to her background and her commitment, she was able to lead an American airline company, a…