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A Journey Beyond Work Éric Nazon, Chief Information Officer at Charlois since 2019, is preparing to turn an important page in his life. At 65, he is retiring after a career spent across a wide range of industrial environments, always guided by curiosity, commitment, a passion for innovation, and a constant desire to support teams […]

One Day, One Drawing He seems discreet, almost secretive. Shy, perhaps. But not quite. Paul Barbusse is the draughtsman at La Cabane Perchée, the one who sketches the projects. Originally from Avignon, the South runs through his veins. At just 35, he already has a rich professional life behind him and the desire to keep […]

Igor Jean is the local figure of this story. A resident of Apt for the past 25 years — and now 30 years old — the Luberon has become his playground. He has made it his home. Site Manager at Les Ateliers du Chêne for La Cabane Perchée activities, he leads the development of Charlois’s remarkable wooden structures.

“My Life as a Stave Maker” The stave mill is, quite literally, his life. At 52, Jérôme Poletz brings with him nearly 36 years of experience in the trade. It was alongside his father that Jérôme first split oak logs by hand to produce staves. This expertise, acquired through years of dedication, is something he […]

Our friend and colleague Patrick Donzé — a historic and emblematic figure of Maison Charlois stave mill and of Murlin — passed away peacefully in his sleep during the night from Friday to Saturday. We pay tribute to him by republishing the portrait written about him in 2019. An unforgettable Patrick. All of us at […]

Launched in March 2019, the (re)forestation of the Doué Forest (Saint-Aubin-les-Forges, Nièvre) has been progressing ever since, in step with the seasons. Vegetation is thriving and growing at a steady pace, a sign of sound silvicultural choices for establishing a forest stand for the future, as shown in the film created by Christophe Deschanel for [...]

The Man of the Yard 12 September 1989, around 8 a.m. The day Antonio Abade, known as “Tonio”, began working at the Maison Charlois stave mill. Now, 36 years later, he’s decided to take a well-earned retirement. On Friday 4 July, we sat down with him at his home in Prémery, and spoke at length. […]

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held every year on June 5 since 1973, World Environment Day is the world’s largest platform for environmental public awareness and is celebrated by millions of people worldwide. Every everyday action counts when it comes to reducing our plastic consumption. Reducing packaging is therefore o [...]

Aromas, Oak, and R&D Her knowledge is matched only by her discretion. Lise Michel, a trained and experienced oenologist, joined Charlois on February 1st, 2024, stepping seamlessly into the role of Research Engineer—a role that suits her perfectly. Attached to the Exact Laboratory, Lise supports all the cooperages within the group, the sales teams, [...]

Work is health!     Marie is Marie. She is unmatched in the group. And for good reason, she is the only woman in charge of a production site within Charlois. Originally from Mouchin, a small village in the north of France, she settled in Charente with her husband and children.   Safety shoes and […]

The Clever Inventor!   At the Atelier du Foudrier in Barret, he’s not the one making the most noise. Benoît Andrieux, 43, an industrial methods technician, is a discreet, determined and meticulous man. In the design office, he’s the one who starts everything, the one who designs the vats and casks ordered by the group’s […]

Monday, February 10, 2025 – Waning Moon*. On a plot of the Bertranges Forest, between Murlin and Les Bertins, ONF agents and Emmanuel Gascard have been hard at work since 8:15 AM. The intensifying rain does nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of Urysse and Tyrolienne, Emmanuel’s two Comtois mares, assigned to skidding the trees harvested […]