Participatory neighborhood canteens to (re)connect people
A green seminar!
We had an inspiring weekend at our annual Petites Cantines seminar! Directors, Canteen Managers, Masters and Mistresses of the House, project leaders: we were gathered to explore together the themes of "Fragilities and Robustness".
💡 This strategic meeting was an opportunity to discuss our business model and launch reflections on the career path and well-being of our directors. Together, we voted for the major directions to follow.
Here's what some participants shared at the end of this green seminar:
🌸 Vanessa: "I was able to put faces to names and better understand how the network works. I made some wonderful encounters, and I'm leaving feeling serene in my head and joyful in my heart."
🍲 Julie: "I feel like I've had the experience of a meal at Les Petites Cantines: I arrived shy and I'm leaving nourished in every sense of the word."
🌟 Zoé: "I still feel just as connected to a collective that means something to me, and despite the change in scale, we've kept our DNA and have a lot to be proud of."
🤝 Natacha: "I got a slap in the face. I was really touched by all the exchanges. I arrived as an intern for a drive mission and I felt like I belonged to something even though I hadn't been here long."
Thank you to all our Captains, thanks to whom we can continue to animate this great Little Canteens community! We're already looking forward to next year! 🌱
💡 This strategic meeting was an opportunity to discuss our business model and launch reflections on the career path and well-being of our directors. Together, we voted for the major directions to follow.
Here's what some participants shared at the end of this green seminar:
🌸 Vanessa: "I was able to put faces to names and better understand how the network works. I made some wonderful encounters, and I'm leaving feeling serene in my head and joyful in my heart."
🍲 Julie: "I feel like I've had the experience of a meal at Les Petites Cantines: I arrived shy and I'm leaving nourished in every sense of the word."
🌟 Zoé: "I still feel just as connected to a collective that means something to me, and despite the change in scale, we've kept our DNA and have a lot to be proud of."
🤝 Natacha: "I got a slap in the face. I was really touched by all the exchanges. I arrived as an intern for a drive mission and I felt like I belonged to something even though I hadn't been here long."
Thank you to all our Captains, thanks to whom we can continue to animate this great Little Canteens community! We're already looking forward to next year! 🌱
Our co-founder has published a book!
"Comme à la Maison" is the title of the first book by Diane Dupré la Tour, the co-founder of Les Petites Cantines!
This touching tale plunges you into a personal story of resilience and hope, from loss to creation. Discover the story behind the birth of Les Petites Cantines, born of a deep desire to connect and share, as well as the powerful stories of several guests. This book will make you laugh, cry and feel all the emotions that nourish the soul. 🍽️💖
Bravo to Diane for this authenticity, and a big thank you to her and Etienne THOUVENOT for carrying this vision with such conviction, from their first meeting at the pizzeria to the opening of the 14th cantine.
A book to be shared without moderation! 📖
This touching tale plunges you into a personal story of resilience and hope, from loss to creation. Discover the story behind the birth of Les Petites Cantines, born of a deep desire to connect and share, as well as the powerful stories of several guests. This book will make you laugh, cry and feel all the emotions that nourish the soul. 🍽️💖
Bravo to Diane for this authenticity, and a big thank you to her and Etienne THOUVENOT for carrying this vision with such conviction, from their first meeting at the pizzeria to the opening of the 14th cantine.
A book to be shared without moderation! 📖
A new Petite Cantine in Bruz!
It's the 14th!
Les Petites Cantines Bruz (near Rennes) opened its doors on Thursday, May 2, 2024!
After several years of searching for premises, raising funds, organizing ephemeral events and, in recent months, carrying out renovations, diners can finally meet up in a fixed location several times a week. Every day since the opening, the canteen team and volunteer diners have been busy preparing delicious meals for local residents.
Congratulations to the project owners and all the volunteers!
Les Petites Cantines Bruz (near Rennes) opened its doors on Thursday, May 2, 2024!
After several years of searching for premises, raising funds, organizing ephemeral events and, in recent months, carrying out renovations, diners can finally meet up in a fixed location several times a week. Every day since the opening, the canteen team and volunteer diners have been busy preparing delicious meals for local residents.
Congratulations to the project owners and all the volunteers!
Align customer loyalty and solidarity.
Let's start!