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P R E S S K I TMONTRÉAL, OTTAWA, GRAND SAULT & PARIS

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INTRODUCTION

Iconic products in a highly innovative exhibition showcase France, itsrelationship with savoir-faire and their regional origins.

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The mission:to shine the spotlight on French excellence, from A to Z

• Supporting excellence and savoir-faire à la française • Helping disseminate the image of France • Inspiring discovery of the French regions through the birthplace of its products

Presentation of the Galerie F products

The art gallery

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The exhibition catalogue

"Three things come to mind: first, the labels that us children used to stick on our foreheads. Then, the fact thatsome of us were able to cut out General de Gaulle's profile from the folds of the neck, forehead and horns on thebox. Finally, this mise en abîme of the cow in its own earring..."

The dedicated website

• The Brands• The Destinations• The Exhibition Venues• The Partners

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MajOR paRTNERS

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FRENCH FOREIGN TRADE ADVISORS IN CANADA

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CENTRE-LOIRE VALLEY

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CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE

Champagne Gremillet Our House is above all a family company, where ambition goes hand in hand with passion, where hard work and theentrepreneurial spirit are combined with expertise and the most exacting standards in service of our champagnes.The estate is composed of 40 ha of vineyards, located 45 km from Troyes, the historic capital of Champagne. 500,000bottles are made each year in its cellar with cuvees regularly awarded during the most famous wine competitions. They arealso selected by more than 50 embassies and consulates over the world for their prestigious receptions.www.champagnegremillet.fr

ILE-DE-FRANCE

La Légion d’honneurCreated in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Legion of Honour is France’s highest national distinction. The Order rewardsaround 3,000 people each year in all sectors of activity, both military and civilians, for their outstanding services to thecountry contributing to its development and influence.www.legiondhonneur.fr

BOURGOGNE

Anis de FlavignyIn the village of Flavigny, still right inside the Abbey, the manufacture of the Anis de Flavigny stays loyal to its original recipe.Each aniseed is nested in the heart of a gently natural aromatized syrup. The small company is wholeheartedly committedto its round, little candy, dubbed “nice candy, quite simply “.www.anis-flavigny.com

Two errors occurred on the following pages:p. 20: The brand Poteries du Chêne Vert was incorrectly identified as Poterie d’Anduze.p. 23: L’Essential de lavande was created in Clansayes in the Rhône-Alpes region.

Copyrights photos : page 26 ©Alain Doire / page 27 ©Antoine Omère – ©David Giral / page 28 ©D.viet/CRT Midi-Pyrénées / page 29 ©AtoutFrance/PHOVOIR / page 30 ©G.Targat/CRT PIdF - ©Fondation Louis Vuitton - ©O.Jobard/Sipa/CRT PIdF

RHÔNE-ALPES

Valdrôme FranceIn the heart of the Drôme department, Valdrôme France tells the story of “Indiennes”, painted fabrics brought back fromIndia. Created in 1770 in honour of Jean de Valdrôme, the sailor who discovered the secrets of their manufacture, the companyis committed to always using artisanal production methods. Among its product staples are wool and silk shawls, hand-printedon a flat frame, and reproduced cashmere designs. Today, Valdrôme France is renowned for its methods of producingbeautiful shawls, scarves and prints.www.valdrome.com

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ChampagneGremillet

Anis de FlavignyTolixMaille

Louis Père & Fils

Bonne MamanGraine de PastelRougié Sarlat

LafumaL’Essentiel de lavandeValdrôme France

Vignolis

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Armor-Lux

Le Rustique

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Terre de Sel

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Bergère de France

Poteries du Chêne VertAgnelle

Confiserie du Roy RenéEditions Robert LaffontL’Occitane en ProvenceMarius FabreOranginaRicard

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Agnès bAir FranceClarinsEditions LarousseFauchonGaleries Lafayette HaussmannLancômeLe Cartable FrançaisLégion d’honneur (musée)L’ÉquipeLongchampSisleyVuarnet

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