Living Heritage Enterprise | Maison Laulhère

Since 2013, Maison Laulhère has been proudly recognized as a Living Heritage Company (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant – EPV), an official label awarded by the French State. This prestigious distinction honors French companies with exceptional artisanal and industrial know-how, committed to preserving rare techniques and safeguarding cultural heritage. The label affirms Maison Laulhère’s commitment to producing berets made in France, with the utmost respect for tradition and the highest standards of quality.

WHAT IS THE EPV LABEL?

The Living Heritage Company (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant – EPV) label is an official distinction awarded by the French State. It recognizes companies with exceptional artisanal or industrial know-how that contribute to the preservation of France’s economic and cultural heritage.

To receive this label, a company must meet several specific criteria. It must possess a unique economic heritage derived from manufacturing expertise, along with rare equipment, tools, or machinery, hold industrial property rights, and/or actively pursue creation and innovation.

The company must also master traditional or highly specialized manufacturing techniques and contribute to the transmission of this know-how, particularly through the internal training of apprentices or employees.

Finally, the label honors companies with a recognized brand, strong local roots, or a commitment to social responsibility. This is true for Maison Laulhère, whose production has been based for over 180 years in the southwest of France, in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, the historic birthplace of the authentic French beret.