Trade and Society

"The World Cutlery Meetings: a new event in Thiers"

Trade and Society

The city of Thiers in Auvergne has been the largest French center for cutlery production for over six centuries. Known as the "European Capital of Cutlery," it has hosted the Coutellia trade fair dedicated to art and traditional knives for over twenty-five years. For the first time in 2016, a new event served as a prelude to this fair: the World Cutlery Meetings or Thiers Meetings.

02
May
2023

Coutellia: the art knife show in Thiers.

Trade and Society

The town of Thiers in Auvergne is the birthplace of French cutlery. It is where the International Exhibition of Art and Traditional Knives, Coutellia, is held every year: a must-attend event for enthusiasts!

02
May
2023

Fair Trade Fortnight: events throughout France.

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"Fair Trade Fortnight aims to raise public awareness of the issues of international solidarity and responsible consumption. This operation gives rise to hundreds of events throughout France."

02
May
2023

Trabbia Vuillermoz: Jewelry made in Jura.

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Did you know that sizing and polishing colored stones is a traditional activity in the Haut-Jura region? This expertise, also known as lapidary art, is now perpetuated by jewelers from the Jura region such as those from the Trabbia Vuillermoz house. Here is the story of this local and family-owned business that has been offering made in France creations since 1946.

19
Apr
2023

Easter: How to choose your chocolates wisely?

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Chocolate is one of the favorite products of the French, who consume an average of more than 6 kg per year per inhabitant! Easter and Christmas are two peak times for chocolate sales and two highly anticipated times of the year for young and old gourmets. But do you know the criteria to check when buying your Easter bunnies and eggs? Here's a handy guide to choosing your Easter chocolates wisely.

03
Apr
2023

Earth Hour: one hour for the planet initiated by WWF.

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Are you ready for the next Earth Hour? This hour for the planet is held every year on the last Saturday of March. The goal of this global mobilization is to raise public awareness about energy conservation and much more. Explanations.

24
Mar
2023

World Water Day: 5 gestures to preserve this resource.

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This year, World Water Day has the theme "accelerating change". This theme, chosen by the United Nations, invites each of us to act against the shortage of drinking water. While France has been affected by an unprecedented winter drought, we have listed 5 actions to take to preserve this resource.

22
Mar
2023

"The Most Beautiful Villages of France honor the crafts of art."

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And what if you took advantage of the European Days of Crafts to rediscover some of the most beautiful villages in France? The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France participates in this event and highlights the crafts in about forty villages.

20
Mar
2023

Private sales: 5 tips to make good deals

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As inflation drives up prices, consumers are more than ever on the lookout for good deals. The concept of private sales is a good way to save money, just like sales and cashback. If you haven't yet dared to take the plunge, here are 5 tips to know to make good deals thanks to private sales.

13
Mar
2023

The rescue code: a QR code to stick on your windshield

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The rescue code is still unknown to some motorists in France. And yet, this little QR code to stick on your windshield can save your life by facilitating the work of the rescue services in case of an accident. We explain you what this sticker for firemen is and why you should stick it on your car.

07
Mar
2023
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