Clermont-Ferrand, candidate for European Capital of Culture 2028! By nellie | December 1, 2023 During the official support ceremony at the Hôtel de Région on November 17th, the President of the Michelin group, Florent Menegaux, reaffirmed his support for the candidacy of the City of Clermont-Ferrand / Massif central for the European Capital of Culture 2028. “[…] At Michelin, we know that culture is a fundamental human need. Like… Read More
2023 Michelin Foundation Prize International Violin Competition Long Thibaud Paris By nellie | November 27, 2023 Inside the huge amphitheater of the Panthéon-Assas University in Paris, Sunday November 26, in a quasi-religious musical communion, the quiet audience was able to fully appreciate the different interpretations of the young violin prodigies of various nationalities, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Ukrainian, because music allows this kind of little miracle! “Music uses a language of… Read More
Two scientists rewarded with the Michelin Foundation Prizes By nellie | November 22, 2023 To encourage scientific research, the Michelin Foundation supports the Academy of Sciences and awards two prizes each year to reward the research work of researchers who have contributed to progress in the following areas: Physics of complex materials Physics of composite materials Elasticity Wear of materials Calculation and simulation The 2023 Michelin Foundation Grand Prize… Read More
Invitation to travelling By nellie | November 15, 2023 The 23rd Rendez-vous International du Carnet de Voyage took place from November 17 to 19, 2023, at the Polydôme Congress Center in Clermont-Ferrand: a magnificent invitation to travel over the weekend which highlighted the art of notebookists! This year, more than 80 French and foreign sketchbook artists, among the 120 guests, shared their passion with… Read More
The kitchen-truck in Auvergne ! By nellie | October 19, 2023 Since its inauguration in September 2022, the kitchen-truck has traveled the roads in Ile de France, Normandy, Drôme, and last Wednesday in Auvergne, meeting younger generations in order to educate them about “eating well and good food”, on a low budget. On October 18, during taste week in France, the Michelin Foundation and ASM Omnisports… Read More
Together for less waste and more sharing By nellie | October 16, 2023 Christmas is still far away but at L’Agence du Don en Nature (ADN), they are already preparing! Even if it is still early to think about Christmas, the major logistical operation carried out by ADN for its “Solidarity Christmas” campaign has begun. From October 16 to 22, ADN together with the Michelin Foundation, is organizing… Read More
Production schools: another way to learn a job By nellie | October 12, 2023 Doing to Learn is the leitmotif of production schools. Through their technical and professional education, they offer young people another perspective of the future than the usual path offered in traditional colleges, and allow them from the age of 15 to project themselves into the world of business and work. Do to Learn, practice two-thirds… Read More
Days of Light Festival: 13th edition! By nellie | September 18, 2023 From September 22 to 24, 2023, the biennial Days of Light Festival invites you to Saint-Saturnin, a charming little medieval village in Puy-de-Dôme, a few kilometers south from Clermont-Ferrand. Around thirty contemporary artists from diverse artistic and geographical backgrounds (painters, ceramists, engravers, photographers, musicians, writers, etc.) will take place at Saint-Saturnin in an unusual way… Read More
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes National Orchestra at La Chaise-Dieu By nellie | August 29, 2023 The 57th Festival de la Chaise-Dieu ended on Sunday August 27 at the Abbatiale Saint-Robert. An exceptional historical heritage of the Haute-Loire, this thousand-year-old place of worship was transformed for 10 days into a majestic hall for symphony concerts. Congratulations to the 150 volunteers, to the general director of the Festival, Boris Blanco, and to… Read More
Sports for all at ASM Omnisports! By nellie | July 5, 2023 The season of the ASM Omnisports ended on a high note at the Gauthière sports complex with the Olympics on June 24 and the inauguration of the “ASM IN MOTION” mural during the day Club open house on June 25. On the program, fun activities for young and old, stands, the parade on the athletics… Read More