Published
Update
Article written by
/2021/12/14/61b8b98e077d1_france-2.png)
On the occasion of the cinema release, Wednesday February 23, of the film “Compagnons”, directed by François Favrat, the 20 Hours has decided to stop on this institution, more than six centuries old, which trains young people in trades manuals. An establishment long reserved for men, but which has been welcoming women since 2004.
The prestigious institution of the Compagnons du Devoir delivers training that involves learning know-how and experiencing community life. Marine Mailles joined the Compagnons a few months ago to become a carpenter. His day begins in the company at 8 am, under the expert eye of his tutor. This is the first time he is training a young woman.
Before being able to truly claim the title of Compagnon, Marine Mailles will have to travel across France for five years, in order to discover regional know-how. This tour of France, the painter Typhaine Gedouin has just completed it. Among the Compagnons du Devoir, women had to find their place after 600 years of male rule. The Companions live in community: the older ones teach the younger ones. And they do not count their hours. It’s 10 p.m. and Lilou Minelli, an apprentice carpenter, is drawing. It takes an average of eight years to become a worker of excellence.