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Only 16 years old, paul:
While the national competition final Best apprentices in France (MAF) for those under 21 was held in Strasbourg of June 26 to 29. Meanwhile, 2025it’s a Héraultais, Paul Chauvetwho won the title of “Best metallier in France”. In addition, Just 16 ansthis young apprentice from Bédarieuxrecently diploma of his first year of CAP metallerie at the CFA in Montpellier. In addition, now embodies l’excellence French artisanal know-how.
It is not on the school benches, but in the workshop of his neighbor ferronier that Paul discovered his passion. Meanwhile, Since then. he has perfected his apprenticeship by alternating business projects and only 16 years old, paul courses at the CPA, where he learns to shape all kinds of metals And works on various projects: staircase, railings, gate, furniture … “I really like the manual aspect and the variety of possible achievements” says Paul.
A demanding competition – Only 16 years old, paul
It was in December 2024 that a teacher offered to try the adventure of the competition. He then begins a long -term job. achieves, for six months, a Art Deco style railings with copper and black colors. “I put 350 hours To realize it. so it is a real pride to obtain this title: it is the recognition of all my working hours, ”he adds with satisfaction. A meticulous work which gives him a hard time: “The most difficult was the precisionbecause it was necessary to respect the imposed coasts to the nearest millimeter. ”he explains.
A requirement that ends up paying off. Paul has successfully taken all stages, from the departmental to the national, winning the gold medal. “We had a work to present with a technical file to pass all the selections. And I won, I had the three gold medals, ”he says. This victory, Paul had not imagined it. But one thing is certain: she comforted her ambition. After this title, it aims even above: one day integrate the prestigious brotherhood of Best workers in France.
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