Finding out just how things are ‘Made in France’ is a growing tourism sector with many businesses now opening their doors to visitors.
Websites and guide books have been produced promoting venues from traditional crafts such as pottery, cheese, wines and olives to heavy industry including car, boat and plane manufacturers.
The idea is that tourists will look up these factories in the same way that they seek out museums and historical monuments when they go on holiday.
As the number of manufacturing companies declines people have less day to day contact with industry and they are keen to find out how everyday items are produced. The companies involved also see this as a way to promote their businesses.
We have visited many working factories in Brittany and I would really recommend la belle-iloise conserverie à Quiberon (sardines), the Airbus factory at Saint Nazaire and the Biscuiterie à Muzillac.
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