Six winners honored at the 2026 Trajectoires d'Exception Awards in Charente-Maritime

The Chamber of Trades and Crafts Nouvelle-Aquitaine honored six artisans and communities at the Trajectoires d'Exception 2026 awards ceremony.

Generic image of an exceptional medal on a background of artisanal tools.
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Generic image of an exceptional medal on a background of artisanal tools.

The Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) Nouvelle-Aquitaine Charente-Maritime celebrated its departmental winners of the Trajectoires d'Exception 2026 awards at a ceremony in Châtelaillon-Plage, highlighting six remarkable journeys.

A week after the awards ceremony, the CMA Nouvelle-Aquitaine unveils the winners from Charente-Maritime. Six exceptional paths were recognized, each showcasing excellence and innovation in the artisanal sector.
Among the laureates are Cécile Chapet and Théo François for Le Jour du Poisson in Saint-Denis-d'Oléron (Trajectoire Artisan'Stars), Cyrielle Mignot for Les Tresses à Sissou in Cozes (Trajectoire Artisanat au féminin), and Angélique and Franck Trouvé for La Moisson des Pains in Puilboreau (Trajectoire Mentor de l'année).
The Trajectoire Métiers d'Art category honored Sylvain Zbinden, a guitar maker in Marans. The Town of Saujon, represented by its mayor Pascal Ferchaud, received the Trajectoire Collectivités award. Finally, Maël Pavie, an apprentice in CAP Métiers de la Coiffure at CMA Formation Saint-Germain-de-Lusignan, was recognized in the Trajectoire Apprenti'Stars category.
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"The teams of CMA Nouvelle-Aquitaine Charente-Maritime, as well as those of CMA Formation 17, renew their congratulations to the six departmental winners of Trajectoires d'Exception 2026."

The teams of CMA Nouvelle-Aquitaine Charente-Maritime and CMA Formation 17
A photo reportage of the evening, created by Alain Raguénès, is also available. The CMA Nouvelle-Aquitaine emphasizes its strong local presence with 300 advisors and 37 contact points to support artisans in the region.
Based on information from the official source: Chambre de métiers et de l'artisanat Nouvelle-Aquitaine (22/10/2026)