National meetings of the homeless and sedentary of LUnion compagnonnique
The Office of Young Travellers and SedentaryUnion compagnonnique informs you of the upcoming National Meetings in Pujols (Lot-et-Garonne) on February 7 and 8 Maison familiale de Pujols 97 route du moulin de Thomas Round tables, conferences and concert on Saturday evening Informations : contact@lecompagnonnage.com
Training and working in the Crafts and Heritage trades
On February 6 and 7, 2026, the Campus Versailles organizes two highlights dedicated to training and employment in the craft and heritage trades: – Open Door Days for high school students and future learners on February 6 and 7 – a Job Meeting, the
Best wishes for 2026!
Dear Companions, Aspirants, Young Fellows, Our Mothers, Our Lady Hostesses, And Dear Friends, Year 2025 was a pivotal year. It has enabled us to reassert our companion identity, consolidate our ceremonies, unify our words and relaunch the work necessary for the continuity of our Union. In
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 simple decorative tool, is a real key to understanding the geometrical prowess that has
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. Photo
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 craft sector, but also for
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 Masterpiece: Parisienne la Bienvenue, compagnie vitrailliste Interview, by STEPHANE LACOMBE: Valéry Ossent, founder of the Medieval building
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, art trades, certain agricultural trades such as vineyards and wine, certain culinary trades, etc., represent an important issue in many territories.
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.
Tribute day on November 8th around the Companion and Agricol Perdiguier in Bordeaux
Dans le cadre de l’initiative nationale « 2025, Année A.PERDIGUIER » portée par l’Union Compagnonnique, les Compagnons des Devoirs Unis de la ville de Bordeaux sont heureux de vous inviter à une journée d’hommages le samedi 8 novembre 2025 autour du Compagnonnage à Bordeaux et d’Agricol Perdiguier. Deux temps forts pour cette
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
L’Union Compagnonnique de Pézenas (Hérault) s’est associée avec le « Collectif Temporadas » et l’association « Pézenas sans transition » afin de vous proposer une taverne festive et conviviale à l’occasion de l’évènement Reconstitution Historique au Temps de Molière. Démonstrations de métiers à la maison des compagnons à la Butte du Château. Dégustations de
Cultural tour of Bourges Cathedral
Organised by the Cayenne de Châteauroux Registration required before 31 August Information and registrations : Mr Gilbert Mahuteau Tel : 04 70 02 90 20 gilbert.mahuteau@orange.fr Appointment from 8.30 am on the parvis of Bourges Cathedral 9am – 12pm Presentation of stained glass by Olivier NAULEAU, professor
European Heritage Days 2025
The European Heritage Days 2025 will take place on 20 and 21 September throughout France. A nice opportunity to come to meet the Companions of theCompanion Union to discover their know-how and the courses offered during the Tour de France. In Bordeaux, find the Companions
Exceptional opening of the Musée des Compagnons de Châteauroux on 26 July
The Companions of theCompanion Union Châteauroux will open the doors of their museum on Saturday 25 July from 9am to 6pm Come and discover the achievements in stone carving, framework, ironwork, carpentry and many other trades and exchange with the Companions in this place full of history and know-how. Free entry
En route to Sibiu in Romania!
It's in Dambach-la-Ville in Alsace, at the cayenne de lCompanion Union, that the young itinerants of the Union, the Companion Federation and German societies members of the CCEG, have made an appointment this weekend for the traditional trip organized from France towards the house of the
