Alexandre Chambat : When the hand and mind unite in gastronomy
In the demanding world of Companion Gastronomy, some journeys go beyond the simple career to embody a true philosophy. This is precisely the case of Alexandre Chambat, Savoyard, the Example of Companions, whose masterpiece of Reception beautifully illustrates the balance between manual know-how and intellectual creativity. Born in 1996 in Annecy, this young cook
Conference and exhibition on the Companion and construction of the cathedral in Rueil-Malmaison
Notre-Dame de Paris: a photographer at the heart of the construction site (until 1 March) Médiathèque Jacques-Baumel, Rueil-Malmaison Learn more about: https://www.mediatheque-rueilmalmaison.fr Les compagnons du Tour de France, heirs to cathedral builders? Thursday 19 February 2026 at 8.30 p.m., the media library Jacques Baumel de Rueil-Malmaison (Hautes-de-Seine; Île-de-France region) a
Back to the Annual General Meeting of the CCEG in DEUDESFELD, October 11 & 12, 2025
Deudesfeld is a municipality in the Verbandsgemeinde Daun district of Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany. A.G.A. of 11 October 2025 As usual we started with a minute of silence, for all the Comrades disappeared in the year. But also, for our late translator emeritus:
39th CongressUnion compagnonnique in Versailles
Thursday 20 August: Congress opens Friday 21 August: all day Meeting with young people and trade groups... At the Versailles Trades Campus Saturday, August 22nd: cocktail, conference photo, banquet and alliance channel Sunday, August 23rd: plenary session and end of the congress
The latest issue of our journal Le Compagnonnnage has just appeared!
Publication of issue No 843 of our quarterly review The Companion TO SUMMARY: EDITO: the importance of ritual among the Companions of the Union. By Frédéric Thibault CHEF DOUVRE : Savoyard l MAINTENANCE : Dominique Saffré, National President of theUnion compagnonnique. INTERNATIONAL : Departure for Sibiu.
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
Under 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 8 November 2025 around the Companionage in Bordeaux and ofAgricol Perdiguier. Two highlights for this
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
