Lyon

Located at the gates of Burgundy, the city of Lyon is the world capital of gastronomy. With its UNESCO World Heritage districts and its surroundings, it offers a unique experience to visitors. This learning journey is a fantastic opportunity to discover family businesses which contribute to spread worldwide the French art de vivre.

Dress Code: Casual chic & comfortable shoes during the day.

Sunday 5th of November

Meeting point at the hotel Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu, where you will be staying.

13:00 - 17:15 Arrival at the Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu

17:15 - 18:30 Visit of the Hôtel Dieu

18:30 - 19:00 Transfer from the Hôtel to the funiculaire

19:00 - 19:45 Visit of the Fourvière basilica

19:45 - 21:30 Dinner at Restaurant Bulle

21:30 - 22:00 Transfer back to the Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu

Dress code: Smart Casual

Monday 6th of November

07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast in Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu and free time

08:30 - 09:30 Travel to Fermob

09:30 - 12:30 Welcome coffee, Visit and plenary session

12:30 – 12:45 Transfer to Hameau Duboeuf restaurant

12:45 - 14:30 Lunch at Hameau du Vin Duboeuf

14:45 - 16:45 Visit of the exhibition and museum

16:45 - 17:45 Transfer back to the Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu

17:45 - 19:00 Free time at Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu

19:00-19:30 Transfer to Brasserie Georges

19:30 - 22:00 Dinner at Brasserie Georges

22:00 - 22:30 Transfer back to the Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu

Dress code: Business casual

Tuesday 7th of November

07:30 - 08:45 Breakfast in Intercontinental Hôtel Dieu and check out

08:45 – 09:15 Transfer to Group SEB

09:15 - 12:45 Welcome coffee, visit and plenary session

12:45 - 14:30 Lunch

14:30 - 15:15 Transfer to the train station Lyon Perrache

15:50 - Departure of the train to Paris

18:08 - Arrival at Paris Gare de Lyon

18:15 - 19:00 Transfer to Paris – Hôtel du Collectionneur

You will be hosted by the following families:

Fermob

The values of French art de vivre » followed by « Deciding to become a family business : the Fermob case.

Baptiste and Bernard Reybier. Copyright: Région Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Guillaume Atger

The values of French art de vivre » followed by « Deciding to become a family business : the Fermob case.

A leader in outdoor design, Fermob, a French family business and manufacturer of metal and colour furniture, has experienced more than 30 consecutive years of growth, following its re-creation by Bernard Reybier in 1989.

Half of the activity is carried out internationally with prestigious references in Europe, Asia or North America: as many Fermob chairs in the streets of New York as «Yellow Cab» (12,000!). The furniture range has been expanded with outdoor luminaires. These products are sold to individuals - through a network of 1,200 partners around the world - as well as to hotel professionals or for large outdoor facilities, such as the Rijksmuseum gardens in Amsterdam or those of Harvard and Stanford.

The attention paid to employees and the environment lives through the values of the company, which have been formalized for more than 30 years, including a zero rejection paint process dating back to 1996!

Duboeuf

An incredible journey into the first theme park dedicated to the world of vine and wine in Europe.

Adrien Lacombe-Duboeuf, Aurélien Duboeuf, Franck Duboeuf. Copyright: Collection Hameau Duboeuf

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is a globally recognized merchant, breeder and producer. Sometimes nicknamed the «Pope» or the «King» of Beaujolais, Georges Duboeuf (1933 – 2020) comes from a long line of winemakers.

Established since 1964 in Romanèche-Thorins in the heart of the appellation Moulin-à-Vent. The Duboeuf Family aims to work in the line of its founder. To perpetuate this heritage is to focus on revealing the talent of winemakers and sublimate the great terroirs of his region.

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is well known for its Beaujolais Nouveau and its associated celebrations. It also offers all the A.O.C.s of Beaujolais and Mâconnais through a range of wines appreciated by the specialized press.

Today the House is supplied by 400 winemakers and 20 cooperative wineries. A true ambassador of the region, it exports 75% of its production to nearly 120 countries.  The labels of his wines are easily recognized by their floral ornament.

It was in 1993, that Georges Dubœuf decided to share his passion by imagining the Hameau Dubœuf: « I wanted to reveal to the gastronomes, to the walkers or simply to the curious visitors, the backstage of a poorly known scene : that of the vine and wine. I wanted to tell the story of the Beaujolais».

Groupe SEB

Thierry De La Tour d'Artaise. Copyright: JF-Deroubaix

Group SEB is a world reference in small domestic equipment, Groupe SEB operates with a unique portfolio of 33 top brands including Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, Lagostina, All-Clad, WMF, Emsa, Supor, marketed through multi-format retailing. Selling more than 400 million products a year, it deploys a long-term strategy focused on innovation, international development, competitiveness, and client service. Present in over 150 countries, Groupe SEB generated sales near €8 billion in 2022 and has more than 33,000 employees worldwide.