SOURCING TRIP TO LILLE
Atelier Visits & Personalized Meetings with French Suppliers of Home Décor, Tableware, Textiles & Furnishings in France from May 25th-28th 2009.

Lille is France’s 4th largest metropolitan area and the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region. Admired and renowned for its architectural splendor, which reflects Baroque and Flemish elements, the region has a rich history closely linked to the textile industry. 

As introducing American professionals to local manufacturers & artisans in France has proven to be a very successful means of creating new business opportunities, we are proud to sponsor this event, which will give buyers the chance to meet individually with French manufacturers of luxury Home textiles, Furnishings, and Tabletop Accessories.

Program participants will benefit from:
- Organized, guided atelier visits 
- Individual Meetings with French companies 
- Networking with fellow-participants from across the United States.
- Expenses Covered by French Government, including: Airfare US to France*, Hotels, Transportation within France, and meals.

Due to extremely limited space and our first come first serve policy, buyers must respond as soon as possible to confirm availability and interest.

For further details, please contact Sara Harris, Senior Trade Attaché in the Home Décor Division. sara.harris@ubifrance.org. (212) 400-2176.

* 1 Roundtrip (COACH) ticket (US-France) + hotel room offered per American company.  Business partner is welcome to attend.