# Industrial tourism initiatives in France

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/industrial-tourism-initiatives-in-france
> Updated: 2026-10-18T11:42:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Various regions in France are implementing industrial tourism initiatives to showcase local economic dynamism and expertise. In Brittany, the Economic Tourism and Know-How Weeks are scheduled from October 19 to November 1, 2026, featuring over 700 companies and artisans across sectors such as maritime technology, agrifood, and digital industries.

In the Rennes metropolitan area, these events allow the public to visit diverse sites, ranging from modern industrial facilities to traditional family-owned businesses like Maison Fisselier. Similarly, the Challans Gois community is hosting its third edition of the ‘Visit our companies’ event, which includes student visits designed to promote apprenticeships and demystify various career paths. These efforts aim to strengthen regional brand images, foster local connections, and stimulate recruitment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Rennes region to host Economic Tourism and Know-How Weeks in 2026

Rennes and its surrounding areas will host the Economic Tourism and Know-How Weeks in late 2026, featuring business tours and demonstrations of local expertise.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rennes-region-to-host-economic-tourism-and-know-how-weeks-in-2026

### 2026-10-15: French regions host large-scale industrial tourism events

French regions are hosting large-scale open house events in October 2026 to promote economic tourism, featuring hundreds of businesses in Brittany and local enterprises in Challans Gois.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-regions-host-large-scale-industrial-tourism-events

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