Open House Days

Open Factory Days

Inspired by Heritage Days, this national initiative aims to bring French people closer to their industries and raise public awareness of the crucial challenges of reindustrialization in our country.

For this first edition, more than 200 factories across France are opening their doors. From Friday, April 4, dedicated to school visits, to Saturday, April 5, reserved for the general public, this event will be a unique opportunity to discover the diversity and richness of France's industrial fabric and to better understand the challenges and opportunities associated with the reindustrialization of our economy.

Open Factory Days are a positive and unifying event. They showcase the professions and skills within each company and recognize employees by giving them the opportunity to share their profession and work environment with their friends and family. It is also a way to raise the profile of companies locally and establish them in the regional landscape.

Stéphane Gorce, President of the Society of Arts et Métiers Engineers

Who is it for?

On Friday, April 4, middle and high school students will be invited to visit factories to learn about careers in industry. On Saturday, April 5, families and the general public will have access to open factories, allowing everyone to better understand the challenges of France's reindustrialization and to familiarize themselves with innovation, technology, and industrial professions. It will also be an opportunity to see production sites up close, where visitors can discover the manufacturing process for products ranging from everyday goods to high technology.

Where?

The Open Factory Days will not be limited to a single region, but will extend across the whole of France. Iconic factories are getting involved in this national event to strengthen the link between the population and local industrial players. Below is an overview of the tours on offer, but don't hesitate to visit the website for more information—many other factories are waiting for you! 

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

• Michelin: innovation at the service of tires (Roanne and Clermont-Ferrand sites)
• Renault Trucks: at the heart of heavy truck production (Bourg-en-Bresse site)
• Fisher Bargoin: cutting-edge expertise since 1859 (Thiers site)

Burgundy-Franche-Comté

• Alstom Le Creusot: railway excellence in action (Le Creusot site)
• Adhex Technologies: expertise in high-performance adhesives (Chenôve site)
• Texys International: expertise in high-precision sensors (Varennes-Vauzelles site)

Brittany

• Thales: innovation at the service of defense and maritime surveillance (Brest site)
• ETT Energy and Heat Transfer ( Ploudalmézeau site)
• Armor Panneaux: building a sustainable future with wood (La Chapelle Caro site)

Central Loire Valley

• John Deere: innovation at the service of agricultural performance (Fleury Les Aubrais site)
• Thales: dive into the heart of the defense industry (La Ferté-Saint-Aubain site)

Grand Est

• ArcelorMittal: heritage and excellence in steelmaking (Florange site)
• Champigneulles Brewery: brewing expertise in the heart of Lorraine (Champigneulles site)
• Crown Bevcan: at the heart of manufacturing the cans you use every day (Custines site)

Hauts-de-France

• Alstom: at the heart of train and metro manufacturing (Crespin and Petite Forêt sites)
• ArcelorMittal: heritage and excellence in steelmaking (Grande-Synthe site)
• Safran Electrical: at the heart of aeronautical electrical systems (Méru site)

Greater Paris

• Recyc'Matelas: giving mattresses a second life (Gargenville site)
• Thales Aerospace Communication: innovation at the service of aviation (Dourdan site)

Normandy

• ETRIA Manufacturing France SA: where Japanese excellence meets French expertise (Martin Eglise site)
• Renault Trucks: a pioneer in electric mobility in Europe (Blainville-sur-Orne site)
• Synova: innovation in the service of plastic recycling (Tillières-sur-Havre site)

New Aquitaine

• Electrolux Professional: innovation at the service of dynamic food preparation (Aubusson site)
• Alstom: railway excellence at the service of high speed (La Rochelle site)

Occitania

• Carte Noire: excellence in coffee roasting (Laverune site)
• Alstom: at the heart of railway innovation (Tarbes site)

Loire Valley

• Chantiers de l'Atlantique: the shipbuilding giant (Saint-Nazaire site)
• Recyc'Matelas: giving mattresses a second life (Mortagne-sur-Sèvre site)

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

• Eiffage Métal: at the heart of floating wind power (Fos-sur-Mer site)
• Futura Gaïa: the vertical farming of tomorrow (Tarascon site)
• Airbus Helicopters: aeronautical excellence in action (Marignane site)
• RTM: behind the scenes of Marseille tram maintenance (Marseille site)

Registrations

For anyone wishing to take part in this unique event, simply register for free today at: https://journees-usines-ouvertes.fr/

About the Society of Arts et Métiers Engineers

Organized by the Société des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiers, the alumni association of the École Nationale SupérieureArts et Métiers ENSAM), and supported by numerous partners such as France Industrie, Territoires d'industrie, CCI France, the Directorate-General for Enterprise, the Fondation Arts & Métiers, GL Events, BPI France, ANCT and many others, this event aims to promote French industry and encourage the integration of young talent into this key sector of the economy. 

Founded in 1846, the Arts et Métiers Engineers Society Arts et Métiers 62,000 "Gadzarts" engineers, including 34,000 members who are graduates of the École Nationale SupérieureArts et Métiers ENSAM). It runs a network of professionals committed to environmental, societal, industrial, and digital transition in France, based on a vision shared with the school and the Union des élèves Arts & Métiers (Arts & Métiers Student Union): "Leaders of responsible industries."