The secret language of builders: when compasses tell history
In the heart of the Abbey of Good Rest lies a fascinating architectural secret. A humble tombstone, adorned with a compass of ordinary appearance, hides in reality an exceptional testimony of the genius of medieval builders. This enigmatic instrument, far from being a mere decorative tool, is a key to understanding the geometrical prowess that shaped our most beautiful monuments. [...]
Artificial Intelligence Against Artisan Intelligence: A Historical Debate
The look of the historian In today's world where the acronym IA instantly evokes Artificial Intelligence, another reading deserves our attention: that of Artisan Intelligence. This confrontation between two forms of intelligence is not new, but today takes on a particular dimension in our society in the midst of technological transformation. In picture on the right François Icher , [...]
Training OF Entrepreneurship and development of its activity in the art and heritage professions
Campus Versailles and Université Paris Cergy open a university degree in February 2026 « Undertaking and developing its activity in the art and heritage professions » (EDAMAP). This diploma is intended for professionals and project promoters wishing to develop the activity of their business in the heritage and art sector, but also for employees wishing to evolve towards [...]
Next issue of our Journal Le Compagonnage !
Soon at your home on delivery issue no.842 of our quarterly journal Le Compagnonage You can consult its following excerpt: https://www.lepagnonnage.com/magazines/journal-842/ Edito, by Fred THIBAULT : The fraternity at the test of the AI Chef d'oeuvre : Parisienne la Bienvenue, compagnie vitrailliste Entretien, par STEPHANE LACOMBE : Valéry Ossent, founder of the Medieval Building of Guyenne Formation : returns [...]
LUnion compagnonnique, partner of the 5th Neo-Aquitaine days on traditional know-how in Bordeaux, 27-28 November 2025
Professional areas « Traditional » (as inherited from tradition and based on ancient knowledge), such as heritage trades, crafts, certain agricultural trades such as vineyards and wine, certain culinary trades, etc., represent, in many territories, an important economic, social and cultural challenge. Since [...]
GUITARE LIGHT TRAINING FROM JANUARY 2026 TO VERSAILLES
The Campus of Versailles (78), training partner of theUnion compagnonnique, opens a new training in guitar lutery in January 2026 If you are interested in this training and would also like to sign up for itUnion compagnonniqueyou have the opportunity to stay at the Union's national headquarters in Versailles. Enquiries: contact@lecompagnonnage.com [...]
Tribute day on November 8th around the Companion and Agricol Perdiguier in Bordeaux
Within the framework of the national initiative "2025, Year A.PERDIGUIER" carried out by theUnion compagnonnique, the Companions of the United Duties of the city of Bordeaux are pleased to invite you to a day of tributes on Saturday, November 8, 2025 around the Companionage in Bordeaux and ofAgricol Perdiguier. Two highlights for this day: Saturday at [...]
European Heritage Days: Cluny Museum in Paris 5th
20 and 21 September With friends of the museum of Cluny: the transmission of heritage Free entrance Museum of Cluny: National Museum of the Middle Ages Place Paul Painlevé, 75005 Paris
HISTORICAL RECONSTITUTION AT MOLIERE TIME IN PEZENAS (HERAULT) ON 12, 13 AND 14 SEPTEMBER 2025
LCompanion Union de Pézenas (Hérault) has partnered with the "Collectif Temporadas" and the association "Pézenas sans transition" in order to offer you a festive and friendly tavern on the occasion of the event Reconstitution Historique au Temps de Molière. Demonstrations of trades at the house of companions at the Butte du Château. Tasting of dishes made by companions [...]
