La Corderie Palus labeled “Living Heritage Company”

Published on March 6, 2023 by Karine Good

Created 1908 the Corderie Palus, located in Saint-Pantaléon-de-Larche, is an artisanal and traditional “long-term” rope factory.

His particuliarity ? This is the last workshop in France, 280m long capable of working over such great lengths! Its products are used in the world of livestock breeding, lumbering, vineyards and arboriculture, flour milling, packaging twine, upholsterers, plumbing and sports.

A tradition that is perpetuated day after day through meticulous work using natural fibers such as hemp, sisal, jute and cotton.

La Corderie has just obtained the precious State label "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant"(EPV) established to distinguish French companies and excellent industrial and artisanal know-how, for a period of 5 years.

The characteristics of the “Living Heritage Company” label

Created in 2005, the EPV label aims to highlight companies that work for innovation, tradition, know-how, creative spirit, Made in France heritage.

It is the only State label awarded to a company for its entire activity:

  • high performance of the profession, of the products,
  • particular attention to internal training,
  • a technically and socially innovative approach,
  • a dynamic commercial strategy.
  • It guarantees the excellence of its know-how.
Interior of Corderie Palus, based in Corrèze

The label's commitment: 

Whatever their size, their notoriety and their specialties, the EPVs together watch over a treasure, that of French heritage and know-how.

By using a certified company, clients support the maintenance and development of these so-called prestige activities and thus reinforce long-term, non-relocated jobs.

Palus rope making: cutting-edge technology

These companies are capable of working on non-standard projects, responding to the most original orders, and offering unique and tailor-made solutions to satisfy the most demanding needs and the most demanding customers. In all areas, from tradition or cutting-edge techniques, these companies have a common talent: that of offering a tailor-made service, the unobtainable item.

Very nice collaborations have already been achieved with a Haute Couture house or even with the Corderie Royale de Rochefort.

Schedule of guided tours

La Corderie Palus is part of this approach and opens its doors to showcase its business in the best possible conditions: an excellent way to share their passion with the public, in the privacy of their workshops.

Calendar of visits to the Palus rope factory

  • Tuesday, April 16 at 14:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday May 14 at 14:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday June 11 at 14:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 16 at 14:30 p.m.

These visits will be carried out by Mr. Assolari. Meet directly at the Corderie. 
Number of participants: 5 minimum and 20 maximum
Prices: 10 € per person

Reservation possible online (below) or directly withBrive Tourist Office. (05 55 24 08 80)