Forez and Roannais Vineyards Aiming for Growth and Recognition, According to AVFR President Edgar Pluchot

Forez and Roannais Vineyards Aiming for Growth and Recognition, According to AVFR President Edgar Pluchot

In the words of Edgar Pluchot, president of the AVFR (Association of Winegrowers of Forez and Roannais), “the wind is optimistic, with a slight increase in membership, the maintenance, even the rebirth of the vineyard Loire, without loss of surface area. And to explain that “domains have come back to life (domaine des 7 plots … Read more

Technician Injured in Work Accident at Bell Tower in Saint-Barthélemy-Lestra Prompting Firefighter Intervention

Technician Injured in Work Accident at Bell Tower in Saint-Barthélemy-Lestra Prompting Firefighter Intervention

Friday February 2 around 10 a.m., firefighters from Saint-Martin-Lestra and Feurs intervened on the Place des Godelons in Saint-Barthélemy-Lestra. On this market day, there was initial incomprehension, because there was nothing to indicate an accident. In fact, it was up in the bell tower that it happened. A technician from the Horloge Plaire SA company … Read more

Pierre Locca’s Transformation of Haut-Forez Sylvicultural Nurseries

Pierre Locca’s Transformation of Haut-Forez Sylvicultural Nurseries

Pierre Locca took over the Haut-Forez sylvicultural nurseries in 2019. “Nurseries which have existed since 1886, with a main activity in forestry plants, both hardwood and softwood (currently 150 hectares). The Christmas tree was already present, but with production aimed at wholesalers. I work with six full-time employees and three seasonal workers six months a … Read more

Meet Walter Bory: Inspiring Journey of Starting a Small Business in Plumbing & Heating in Rural Areas

Meet Walter Bory: Inspiring Journey of Starting a Small Business in Plumbing & Heating in Rural Areas

At 47, Walter Bory decided to take on a new challenge by creating his small business, as he wanted, in plumbing and heating in rural areas. Determined to satisfy all the desires of its customers. With a broad and confident smile, Chamblou of origin, Walter, married to Séverine, three children: Robin, Evan and Faustine welcomed … Read more