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As part of the <strong>Erasmus+ program<\/strong>, these trainees are learning traditional woodworking techniques, developing design-to-object projects, and exchanging experiences in the spirit of <strong>European craftsmanship without borders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tom Bensari | Bensari Workshop | Wroc\u0142aw<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who are Les Compagnons du Devoir?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Les Compagnons du Devoir<\/strong> is a legendary French guild of artisans and craftsmen whose origins trace back to the Middle Ages. For centuries, its members have embodied excellence in technical skill, humility, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their unique educational model is based on the idea of the <strong>\u201cTour de France\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 a journey through workshops across different regions and countries. 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