Ange and her family: an unusual school break

The school break will be starting soon, and it’s often a time of transition to make the most of the last winter holidays with the family, while starting to dream of spring. So we thought we’d take a look at some out-of-the-ordinary activities to surprise the kids and have a great time together!

Our first stop was L’ATELIER .925 (link in french) in Vieux-Charny, where we went as a mother and daughter duo to learn about jewellery. Kim, the jeweller and owner, is clearly passionate about her art, and passing on her know-how is a way of sharing a value that is dear to me and that I’m trying to pass on to my children. Through this project, Kim hopes to connect with her community and inspire people to delve into the world of jewellery.

She offers a variety of workshops in small, intimate groups, which allows for a truly personalised approach. My daughter and I chose to learn the basic techniques to create minimalist silver rings for ourselves.

As well as sharing a creative moment, what a wonderful souvenir it is to keep the jewellery we’ve made ourselves. It’s also a great opportunity to see the meaning and value of handmade work, while developing patience and meticulousness, two qualities that benefit from being put into practice.

adorned with our new creations, we noticed that a new business had set up shop on the top floor of this beautiful century-old brick building on the corner of the street: Gomme Balloune – Magasin Général Éclaté.

It’s a playful space where, like its name, the focus is on gourmet treats, but also on buying local. Accessories, stationery, home decor, beauty care, games and, of course, sweets fill the shelves of this brightly-lit space, which also has a bubble tea, coffee and hot chocolate counter.

Our choice was a precious and highly prized palette of Dubai chocolate with pistachio cream, concocted by Émotions Gâteaux, a chocolat artist from St-Romuald. A delight for the eyes and even more for the taste buds!