Christmas trees traditionally are adorned with coloured glass baubles and those "made in France" are actually made in Tarn. At Carmaux the last factory still involved in the production of these decorations is in full swing making the 350000 baubles they make each year.
The firm specialises in the larger made to measure and personalised decorations wanted by large stores and public bodies (such as the "I love Laguepie" boules on the eponymous village's tree).
Competing with the Asian suppliers, the organisation ARY is more expensive, but offers virtually unbreakable products.
An interesting aspect of the firm is that it is part of the ASEI association, which employs handicapped staff wherever possible, so as well as providing welcome employment in the area, it an act of solidarity with a group who are so often ignored.
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