In Eure, the carpenter Benoît Compagnon received the title of master craftsman

On January 14, Pascal Chedeville and Sébastien Lerat, representatives of the management of the Chamber of Trades and Crafts (CMA) of Eure, as well as a member of the municipality of Foulbec (Eure), near Pont- Audemer, handed over to Benoît Compagnon the title of master craftsman. It is the highest qualifying distinction in the field of craftsmanship. A recognition of the know-how of Benoît Compagnon, but also a guarantee of seriousness and quality for its customers.

A passion that dates back to childhood

Benoît Compagnon is a passionate carpenter. He always wanted to pursue this profession from a very young age, at 13 years old. THE woodworking was a vocation for him. Over time, he obtained his professional skills certificates (carpenter, wood carpenter and stair structure). For five years, the craftsman has been installed in his 90 m2 workshop, in Foulbec, equipped with different machines (a wood lathe, a router, a panel saw, a band saw, a mortise or even a jointer and planer) .

His specialty: making stairs

Its customers are mainly located in Normandy, but also in Brittany, Alsace, Burgundy and Auvergne. The craftsman is specialized in the creation of stairs of all types. A craftsman comfortable with everything involving wood. While visiting his workshop, our gaze falls on a unique creation: a wooden car made for his grandson Mathis. He always feels this need to create. He is lucky enough to be able to make whatever he wants. He transforms all his ideas into reality with creativity and precision.

The Foulbec craftsman collaborates with prestigious places such as the Château de Lesigny (Seine-et-Marne), and closer to us the Château de Gonneville-sur-Honfleur where Benoît has been working for five years on the restoration of parquet floors and woodwork. , windows, kitchen… The owners Anna and Philippe Mayrhufer have become friends. They even created a YouTube channel “How to renovate a chateau” where you can follow Benoît as he carries out the work.

A title synonymous with the grail

For him, this title of Master Craftsman means reaching “the holy grail”. Pascal Chedeville specifies that to obtain the title of Master Craftsman, you must be recognized by your peers and show your credentials. “I thank all my customers, friends and especially my wife and my children who follow me, because it is a profession where you do not count your hours in the craft,” concludes Benoît Compagnon.

From our correspondent Sandrine Lefevre

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