“Choose France” Days: At the heart of businesses committed in France

The “Choose France” Days celebrate those who produce, innovate and grow in the country.

Inspired by European Heritage Days, this initiative offers the opportunity to discover industrial, technological and service sites throughout France.

It highlights activities, professions and expertise in a realistic setting.

These days underscore the role of businesses in job creation and regional dynamism.

They also strengthen the ties between economic stakeholders and the local community.

Join us on Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 29, 30 and 31, 2026, to discover the French economy in action. 

Below is a list of participating sites organized by region, along with a registration link where available.

AUVERGNE‑RHÔNE‑ALPES

AUBERT & DUVAL – ÉCOTITANIUM
Production of recycled aerospace-grade titanium, contributing to industrial sovereignty and the circular economy in the aerospace sector.
RD 62 LD La Croix Biolet, 63780 SAINT-GEORGES-DE-MONS
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit AUBERT & DUVAL

BENTA – SAINT-GENIS-LAVAL
Pharmaceutical facility dedicated to the production of generic drugs and strengthening national healthcare self-sufficiency.
29 avenue Charles de Gaulle, 69230 SAINT-GENIS-LAVAL
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit BENTA

DRACULA TECHNOLOGIES – VALENCE
An industrial company that designs and manufactures innovative organic photovoltaic modules. 
2 place Edmond Regnault, 26000 VALENCE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit Dracula Technologies

FORÉCREU – MALICORNE
An industrial facility specializing in the design and production of slotted bars and hollow bars for medical, industrial, and tooling applications. 
La Brande – ZI de la Brande, 6 chemin de Saint-Amand, 03600 MALICORNE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit Forécreu
Wearing PPE is mandatory.

GPA – LIVRON-SUR-DRÔME
An industrial facility specializing in automotive recycling and the recovery of parts from end-of-life vehicles. 
La Lauze, Route Nationale 7, 26250 LIVRON-SUR-DRÔME
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit GPA  

GXO LOGISTICS – SATOLAS-ET-BONCE
Automated logistics warehouse incorporating robotic technologies to optimize order fulfillment and distribution.
122 rue de Brisson, 38290 SATOLAS-ET-BONCE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit GXO LOGISTICS

NETRI – LYON
A deep tech company developing organs-on-a-chip and neurophysiological analysis solutions to test medical compounds using AI.
76 rue Georges Gouy, 69007 LYON
Opening d ates: Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration required: Visit NETRI

SABAROT – LE PUY-EN-VELAY
A store offering an immersive experience in Sabarot’s food production expertise, featuring a virtual tour of the Chaspuzac factory.
Boutique Sabarot, LE PUY-EN-VELAY
Opening d ates: Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 
Registration: No advance registration required; free admission

SMURFIT WESTROCK – CHASSE-SUR-RHÔNE
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
165 route de Flévieu, 38670 CHASSE-SUR-RHÔNE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK

SMURFIT WESTROCK – CREST
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
Chemin du Petit Saint Jean, 26400 CREST
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK

VICAT – MONTALIEU-VERCIEU
A major cement production facility offering a glimpse into the industrial processes of a key sector of the construction industry.
Route des Usines, 38390 MONTALIEU-VERCIEU
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit VICAT 

BOURGOGNE‑FRANCHE‑COMTÉ

AEROMETAL – VIREY-LE-GRAND
An industrial company specializing in metal processing and the manufacture of precision mechanical components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. 
26 rue de l’Argentique, 71530 VIREY-LE-GRAND
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit AEROMETAL

SMURFIT WESTROCK – DIJON
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
ZI Dijon Sud, 21600 LONGVIC
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK

VICKY FOODS – FRAGNES-LA-LOYÈRE
Food production plant specializing in industrial baked goods.
12 rue de la Vie aux Vaches, 71530 FRAGNES-LA-LOYÈRE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit VICKY FOODS

BRETAGNE

BRASSERIE PHILOMENN – TRÉGUIER
A Breton craft brewery housed in a renovated former railway building, producing local beers and promoting the region’s cultural heritage. 
Parc Sainte Catherine, 22220 TRÉGUIER
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration details: to be announced

BRASSERIE RÉGIONALE DE L’OUEST – TONQUÉDEC
Nouveau site industriel de production de bières et sodas, intégrant une démarche pionnière de réemploi des bouteilles et soutenant la consigne sur le territoire breton. 
Kerbrunec, 22140 TONQUÉDEC
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration details: to be announced

CIRCULEGG – JANZÉ
Website dedicated to the reuse of eggshells.
21 rue Charles Lindbergh, 35150 JANZÉ
Opening date: Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration required: Visit CIRCULEGG

SMURFIT WESTROCK – CARADEC (GUEGON)
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
ZI de Caradec, 56120 GUEGON
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

CENTRE‑VAL DE LOIRE

INTACT – BAULE
An innovative industrial site developing low-carbon ingredients from legumes grown using regenerative agriculture for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors.
743 rue 1ère avenue, 45130 BAULE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: contact@intact-regenerative.com  

MARTIN POURET – BOIGNY-SUR-BIONNE
A historic vinegar producer specializing in the traditional Orléans method, including fermentation in oak barrels and on-site tastings.
690 rue du Vieux Bourg, 45760 BOIGNY-SUR-BIONNE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit MARTIN POURET  

NOVO NORDISK – CHARTRES
A major industrial site dedicated to the production of insulin and the assembly of medical injection devices for patients worldwide.
5 rue Marie et August Krogh, 28000 CHARTRES
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit NOVO NORDISK  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – BIGNY
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France..
5 route des Forges, 18190 BIGNY-VALLENAY
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – SOMICA (SAINT-AMAND-MONTROND)
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
Allée de la Vigne du Prince, 18200 SAINT-AMAND-MONTROND
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

VORWERK SEMCO – Donnemain-Saint-Mamès
Thermomix (TM7) production.
31 rue Louis Appert 28200 DONNEMAIN-SAINT-MAMÈS
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: at least 24 hours in advance: accueil.semco@vorwerk-semco.fr (limited space available)

GRAND EST

ALSAPAN – ERSTEIN
Automated industrial facility producing flat-pack furniture on a large scale for major European retail chains.
17 rue Georges Besse, 67150 ERSTEIN
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ALSAPAN  

AMBIANCE D’ABAT-JOUR – SAINT-ANDRÉ-LES-VERGERS
Handcrafted lampshades.
1 rue des Bonnetiers 10120 SAINT-ANDRÉ-LES-VERGERS
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: ambiancedabatjour@orange.fr

ARCELORMITTAL – FLORANGE
An iconic steelworks where visitors can learn about steel manufacturing processes and related industrial innovations.
17 avenue des Tilleuls, 57190 FLORANGE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ARCELORMITTAL  

DAIMLER BUSES FRANCE – LIGNY-EN-BARROIS
An industrial facility dedicated to the manufacture of Mercedes-Benz buses and the application of expertise in public transportation. 
Chemin du Stade, Zone industrielle, Route de Gondrecourt, 55500 LIGNY-EN-BARROIS
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visitez DAIMLER BUSES FRANCE  

ETHIQAIS – STRASBOURG
A European AI governance platform that enables companies to secure, document, and manage their use of artificial intelligence at scale.
11, rue de l'académie 67000 STRASBOURG
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required:   Visit ETHIQAIS   

SMURFIT WESTROCK – ÉPERNAY
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
Quai de l’Île Belon, 51200 ÉPERNAY
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – RETHEL
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
ZI de l’Étoile, 08303 RETHEL
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

V-BIOTECH – REIMS
A research center dedicated to green chemistry and the recovery of organic byproducts from industry, located in the former AstraZeneca laboratories.
DiscoVery-Lab, Chemin de Vrilly, 51100 REIMS
Opening date: Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit du futur laboratoire DiscoVery-Lab.

HAUTS‑DE‑FRANCE

AESC FRANCE – LAMBRES-LEZ-DOUAI
Gigafactory dedicated to the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles, including the R5, R4, Alpine 290, and Nissan Micra models.
AESC Gigafactory, LAMBRES-LEZ-DOUAI
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: to request access, please send an email to: choose-france@aesc-group.com.
Tour limited to 20 people. As the site is in production, movement within the facility is restricted.

AMAZON – BOVES
A robotic fulfillment center where you can learn about the evolution of logistics jobs and the operations of an Amazon facility that opened in 2017 near Amiens.
1 avenue du Superbe Orénoque, BOVES
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visitez le centre de distribution Amazon - Boves
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins, bringing a photo ID for adult visitors; Tour open to visitors ages 6 and up; flat, closed-toe shoes required

ARCELORMITTAL DUNKERQUE
A welcome and tour of the Digital Lab, which brings the best of digital innovation to the industry, followed by a trip to the Mardyck site for a tour of the production lines for electrical steel used in electric motors.
3031 rue du Comte Jean, 59760 Grande Synthe
Access: Practical information will be sent by email after registration
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ARCELORMITTAL FRANCE

BIOLABO – MAIZY
Manufacture of diagnostic reagents for biological testing, used in medical laboratories.
Rue d’Oeuilly, 02160 MAIZY
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit BIOLABO  

DOSSIN ENTREPOTS – ROYE
A state-of-the-art logistics hub dedicated to warehousing, order fulfillment, and value-added services for manufacturers across a variety of industries.
DOSSIN ENTREPOTS - RPM, ROYE 80700
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit les Entrepots Dossin
Photos and videos prohibited on site

ESPACE ALUMINIUM DU VERMANDOIS – SAINT-QUENTIN
A workshop specializing in the design and manufacture of custom aluminum joinery and building envelope systems, offering an opportunity to learn about the production process and technical expertise. 
166 rue de la Chaussée Romaine, 02100 SAINT-QUENTIN
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ESPACE ALUMINIUM DU VERMANDOIS

GROUPE GOUDALLE – PREURES
A company specializing in wood framing, masonry, and construction engineering.
50 rue Principale, 62650 PREURES
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit Goudalle  
Two tour time slots are available: 2:00 PM–3:30 PM and 3:30 PM–5:00 PM; For safety reasons, pets are strictly prohibited.

GOODYEAR – AMIENS
A major industrial site belonging to an international group specializing in tire manufacturing. 
60 avenue Roger Dumoulin, 80084 AMIENS
Opening date: Sunday, May 31
Registration required: Visit Goodyear   

GXO LOGISTICS – ÉPINOY
Automated logistics warehouse incorporating robotics and advanced solutions for managing the flow of goods.
116 rue du Mirage, 62860 ÉPINOY
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit GXO LOGISTICS  

INNOVAFEED – NESLE
A website specializing in the rearing of black soldier fly larvae, which are processed into protein, oil, and fertilizer for aquaculture, pet food, and agriculture.
52 route de Chaulnes, 80190 NESLE
Opening dates : Friday, May 29
Registration : Registration is closed

INTUIS – FEUQUIÈRES-EN-VIMEU
Industrial facility dedicated to the manufacture of heat pumps and thermodynamic water heaters.
27 rue de la République, 80210 FEUQUIÈRES-EN-VIMEU
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit Intuis

LES ATELIERS FRANÇAIS DE LA SELLERIE – ÉPAGNY
The craft of upholstery and leatherwork as applied to the automotive, furniture, and mobility sectors (+ a tour of the Leather School)
2 place de l’église, 02290 EPAGNY
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit LES ATELIERS

MONDELEZ – JUSSY
A cookie and confectionery production facility where visitors can learn about industrial food manufacturing processes.
87 avenue de la Victoire, 02480 JUSSY
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit MONDELEZ  

NIGAY – NESLE
Industrial facility specializing in caramel production.
Pôle Industriel de Menil Saint-Nicaise 80190 NESLE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: registration is closed

OPELLA – COMPIÈGNE
Pharmaceutical facility covering the entire drug production cycle, from formulation to packaging.
56 route de Choisy, 60200 COMPIÈGNE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: To request access, please send an email to FranceCommunications@opella.com; several time slots are available: 9:30–10:30 a.m. / 10:30–11:30 a.m. / 2:30–3:30 p.m. / 3:30–4:30 p.m.

PROCTER & GAMBLE – AMIENS
An industrial facility specializing in the manufacture of cleaning and laundry care products for European and international markets. 
Z.I. de Longpré, rue André Durouchez, 80080 AMIENS
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit PROCTER & GAMBLE  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – ROUBAIX (LYS-LEZ-LANNOY)
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
Parc d’activités du Versant Nord Est, 59451 LYS-LEZ-LANNOY
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

TEREOS – ORIGNY-SAINTE-BENOÎTE
A sugar refinery and distillery dedicated to the production of sugar and alcohol, featuring an overview of its operations, products, and how the facility works. 
11 rue Pasteur, 02390 ORIGNY-SAINTE-BENOÎTE
Opening date: Friday, May 29 , at 2 pm
Registration required: Requests for access should be sent via email to:   laurent.perrette@tereos.com  ; The tour lasts 1.5 hours and is limited to the first 40 registrants.

TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING FRANCE – ONNAING
A major industrial site belonging to an international group specializing in tire manufacturing. 
60 avenue Roger Dumoulin, 80084 AMIENS
Opening date: Sunday, May 31
Registration required: Visit Goodyear  

ÎLE‑DE‑FRANCE

BONNE NOUVELLE – AUBERVILLIERS
Textile workshop and promotion of French industrial expertise in apparel manufacturing (brands: “Le Slip français” and “Fier(T)”) 
127 rue Charles Tillon 93300 AUBERVILLIERS
Opening date: Friday, May 29 between 9am and 4pm + Saturday, May 30 between 10am and 4pm
Registration: Visit Bonne Nouvelle

BOLT – HUB DE SAINT-OUEN 
A service hub dedicated to private hire drivers, offering support, financing, and vehicle maintenance
57 avenue Michelet, 93400 SAINT-OUEN 
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration : No registration required; open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DIAMOND – GENNEVILLIERS
An industrial site specializing in digital technologies and data infrastructure, dedicated to the secure hosting and processing of information.
Le Caillebotis DIAMOND, 1776 boulevard Jean‑Charles Contel, 14100 GLOS
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: to be confirmed
Secure access with ID check required at the site entrance.

IBM – BOIS-COLOMBES
A demonstration site dedicated to artificial intelligence and quantum computing technologies, showcasing their practical applications for the economy and businesses.
17 avenue de l’Europe, 92275 BOIS-COLOMBES
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit IBM  

MANPOWERGROUP – PARIS
An employment agency offering an immersive experience in recruitment careers and labor market trends, featuring interactive demonstrations and professional networking opportunities.
27 rue du 4 Septembre, 75002 PARIS
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration: No registration required; open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

RÉGULATEURS GEORGIN – CHATILLON
A company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of environmental measurement instruments.
14-16 rue Pierre Sémard, 92320 CHATILLON
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration: by email at marketing@georgin.com

REV MOBILITIES – PARIS
Headquarters, engineering office, and prototype workshop dedicated to the electric retrofitting of passenger and commercial vehicles. 
96 rue de Lourmel, 75015 PARIS
Opening date: Friday, May 29 ,
Registration required: Visit REV mobilities

SMURFIT WESTROCK – BRÉTIGNY-SUR-ORGE
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
37 avenue de la Commune de Paris, 91220 BRÉTIGNY-SUR-ORGE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

TELEHOUSE – MAGNY-LES-HAMEAUX
A company specializing in hosting IT and telecommunications infrastructure in secure data centers, offering colocation, network connectivity, and cloud interconnection services for businesses.  
1 rue Pablo Picasso, 78114 MAGNY-LES-HAMEAUX
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visitez TELEHOUSE

THÉSÉE DATACENTER – AUBERGENVILLE
A next-generation secure data center dedicated to hosting critical digital infrastructure for businesses and government agencies, compliant with European digital sovereignty standards.
32 rue du Clos Reine, 78410 AUBERGENVILLE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required:  Visit THÉSÉE DATACENTER

NORMANDIE

ATELIERS DE LA MANUFACTURE DE L’ARCHANGE MICHEL – JUVIGNY LES VALLÉES
A site dedicated to exploring Normandy’s last historic wool mill, showcasing local wool and textile processing expertise. 
Le Petit Auney, 2 impasse des Aunays, bourg du Mesnil-Tôve, JUVIGNY LES VALLÉES
Opening d ates: Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration required: Visit ATELIERS DE LA MANUFACTURE DE L’ARCHANGE MICHEL  ; Open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; demonstrations of wool craftsmanship on Saturdays.

KIPLAY – SAINT-PIERRE-D’ENTREMONT
A family-owned business certified as an “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company), specializing since 1921 in workwear and ready-to-wear clothing made in France. 
5 rue de Flers, 61800 Saint Pierre d'Entremont 
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit Kiplay

LE PARAPLUIE DE CHERBOURG – CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN
A workshop specializing in handcrafted umbrellas, showcasing French craftsmanship to create elegant and durable umbrellas.
22 quai Alexandre III, 50100 CHERBOURG-EN-COTENTIN
Opening dates: Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration: no prior registration required

NORMANDY CERAMICS – MOON-SUR-ELLE
A workshop for making tiles and ceramic objects, demonstrating the steps involved in developing colors and glazes, preparing the bases, glazing, and firing. 
3 la croix sous l’ange, 50680 MOON-SUR-ELLE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: by phone at +33 02 33 56 83 31

OLIVIER MAINGUI – 5ÈME GÉNÉRATION – ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS
A leather craftsman’s workshop and boutique showcasing expertise passed down through five generations. 
ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS
Opening d ates: Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration: No advance registration required; free admission

SAINT JAMES – SAINT-JAMES
An iconic textile site where you can discover the steps involved in making sailor sweaters and striped shirts in historic workshops.
1 rue de Beaufour, 50240 SAINT-JAMES
Opening date: Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit SAINT JAMES  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – VERNON
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
23 rue de l’Industrie, 27200 VERNON
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE

ATULAM – JARNAGES
Manufacturer of custom woodwork for the renovation of historic homes, Haussmann-style apartments, and historic landmarks.
La Roussille, 23140 JARNAGES 
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: communication@atulam.fr
Two tours are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; please specify the number of people and your preferred time when registering; flat shoes are required.

CHAUX DE SAINT-ASTIER – SAINT-ASTIER
An industrial company that produces natural hydraulic lime and technical mortars for the construction and heritage sectors. 
28 bis route de Montanceix, 24110 SAINT-ASTIER
Opening date: Sunday, May 31
Registration required: Visit CHAUX DE SAINT-ASTIER  

LEGRAND – LIMOGES
Industrial site dedicated to the manufacture of Legrand electrical equipment.
Magré, 24 rue Sismondi, 87000 LIMOGES
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit LEGRAND

SHARK ROBOTICS – LA ROCHELLE
A French company that designs and manufactures ground-based security and defense robots, particularly for operations in hazardous environments.
SHARK ROBOTICS, 17000 LA ROCHELLE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit Shark Robotics
There are four tour time slots available, limited to 20 participants each. Email confirmation is required; minors must be accompanied by an adult and registered.

SMURFIT WESTROCK – SAINT-SEURIN-SUR-L’ISLE
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
1 rue Jules Verne, 33660 SAINT-SEURIN-SUR-L’ISLE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

UPSA – AGEN
A pharmaceutical facility dedicated to drug manufacturing and the promotion of industrial expertise in the healthcare sector.
979 Av. des Pyrénées, 47520 LE PASSAGE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit UPSA  

VERRESATINE – HAGETAUBIN
A glassblowing workshop featuring live demonstrations and an introduction to glassmaking crafts.
1280 Chemin de Pintou, 64370 HAGETAUBIN
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit Verresatine

OCCITANIE

SLB BÉZIERS & GENVIA – BÉZIERS
Innovative industrial sites dedicated to energy technologies and the development of low-carbon hydrogen.  
Avenue Joseph Lazare, Plaine Saint-Pierre, 34500 BÉZIERS 
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visitez SLB BÉZIERS & GENVIA   

SMURFIT WESTROCK – GALLARGUES-LE-MONTUEUX
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
441 avenue des Marchandises, 30660 GALLARGUES-LE-MONTUEUX
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

U-SPACE – TOULOUSE
A company specializing in space technologies that develops nanosatellite solutions and orbital services for civilian and institutional applications.  
3 rue Tarfaya, 31400 TOULOUSE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit U-SPACE

OVERSEAS TERRITORIES

ARGOS GUYANE – REMIRE-MONTJOLY
Industrial site dedicated to the grinding of raw materials for cement production. 
Zone industrielle de Dégrad des Cannes, 97354 REMIRE-MONTJOLY
Opening date: Friday, May 29
No prior registration required

PAYS DE LA LOIRE

AIRBUS ATLANTIC – MONTOIR-DE-BRETAGNE
An aerospace manufacturing facility that assembles, fits out, and tests the forward and central fuselages of Airbus aircraft prior to their delivery to the final assembly lines. 
Zone de Cadréan, 44550 MONTOIR-DE-BRETAGNE
Opening date: Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30
Registration required: : Visit les Ateliers Airbus le vendredi 29  ; Visit les ateliers airbus le Samedi 30

ARMOR-IIMAK – LA CHEVROLIÈRE 
A global leader in the industrial production of inked films for thermal transfer.  
7 rue Pélissière, 44118 LA CHEVROLIÈRE 
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ARMOR-IIMAK   

BRIOCHES FONTENEAU – L’HERBERGEMENT
A food company specializing in the production of brioches and baked goods, showcasing both industrial and regional expertise.
20 rue Léonard de Vinci, 85260 L’HERBERGEMENT
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: registration closed 

CLAAS TRACTOR – LE MANS
Industrial facility specializing in the assembly of agricultural tractors across a wide range of horsepower
31 avenue Pierre Piffault, 72000 LE MANS
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit CLAAS TRACTOR  

LDC – SABLÉ-SUR-SARTHE
Facility dedicated to logistics, order fulfillment, and labeling (poultry) 
Zone industrielle du Pont, 72300 SABLÉ-SUR-SARTHE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit LDC

RENAULT S.A.S. – LE MANS
Mechanical plant specializing in the manufacture of chassis components for Renault Group vehicles
La Manufacture Louis Schweitzer, 15 avenue Pierre Piffault, 72086 LE MANS
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit Renault

SCANIA – ANGERS
Scania heavy-duty truck assembly plant.
Scania Production Angers, 2 boulevard de l’Industrie, ZI Écouflant, 49008 ANGERS
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit Scania
Visitors must be 18 or older. No photos, videos, or smoking. 

SÉCHÉ ENVIRONNEMENT – CHANGÉ
Management and processing of household waste, including recycling, energy recovery, and initiatives to promote biodiversity 
Lieu-dit « Les Hêtres », 53810 CHANGE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required:  gl.viel@groupe-seche.com ; l.derouault@groupe-seche.com

SMURFIT WESTROCK – GÉTIGNÉ-PAPCART (CLISSON)
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
ZI le Fief du Parc, 44192 CLISSON
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – MORTAGNE-SUR-SÈVRE
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
83 rue de la Louisière, 85290 MORTAGNE-SUR-SÈVRE
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – SIEMCO (CARQUEFOU)
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
ZI de la Gare, Chemin des Anglais, 44470 CARQUEFOU
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS – MARIGNANE
The region’s first aerospace industrial site dedicated to the design, assembly, and maintenance of civil and military helicopters.
Aéroport Marseille Provence, 13725 MARIGNANE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit AIRBUS HELICOPTERS  

ARCELORMITTAL – FOS-SUR-MER
A major steel plant where you can learn about the industrial processes involved in steel production.
Zone Industrielle – Aile 22, 13 776   FOS-SUR-MER
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ARCELORMITTAL

ECOLAB / SOLUSCOPE – AUBAGNE
Industrial facility specializing in the design and manufacture of disinfection devices for medical equipment, particularly endoscopes.
199 avenue de Jouques, 13400 AUBAGNE
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit ECOLAB  

FRAGONARD PARFUMEUR USINE HISTORIQUE– GRASSE
A historic factory offering a glimpse into traditional perfumery techniques, from the processing of raw materials to the finished product.
L’Usine Historique, 20 boulevard Fragonard, 06130 GRASSE
Opening dates: Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration: No advance registration required; free admission
Factory parking subject to availability; Indigo CRESP parking lot across from the factory.

FRAGONARD PARFUMEUR – GRASSE
A modern production facility where visitors can learn about the perfume-making process, from the laboratory to the packaging workshops.
La Fabrique des Fleurs, Les 4 chemins, 17 route de Cannes, 06130 GRASSE
Opening dates: Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration: No advance registration required; free admission
Accessible by bus from the Grasse SNCF train station (Line B).

FRAGONARD PARFUMEUR – ÈZE-VILLAGE
A perfume and cosmetics factory and laboratory located at the foot of the village of Èze, where visitors can learn about the production of perfumes and the creation of skincare products.
La Condamine, 06360 ÈZE-VILLAGE
Opening dates: Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31
Registration: No advance registration required; free admission
Factory parking is subject to availability. Access is available from Nice via bus line 82, or by train to Èze-sur-Mer, followed by a shuttle bus (fee applies; reservations required).

QISTA – SÉNAS
A facility for the production and demonstration of eco-friendly mosquito control solutions, featuring a laboratory and industrial workshops.
130 avenue du Luberon, 13560 SÉNAS
Opening date: Saturday, May 30
Registration required: Visit QISTA  

SMURFIT WESTROCK – BRIGNOLES
Smurfit Westrock France is the leader in sustainable paper-based packaging with 50 production plants spread across France.
ZAC de Nicopolis, 814 avenue des Chênes Verts, 83170 BRIGNOLES
Opening date: Friday, May 29
Registration required: Visit SMURFIT WESTROCK  

THECAMP – AIX-EN-PROVENCE
An innovation hub supporting companies in their digital, managerial, and environmental transformations.
550 rue Denis Papin, 13100 AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Opening date: Friday, May 29, morning
Registration: via email emmanuelle.soistier@thecamp.fr