Les chameaux ont élu domicile en Europe
Thiérache is home to one of the largest camel farms in Europe. We discover here the farm run by Olivier Philipponeau, passionate about camels. As camelids become increasingly common in Europe, it’s quite unusual to find this type of farming in Picardy, and particularly in Thiérache, where camels are valued for their therapeutic benefits, but also as an interesting source of nutrition!
Find out here how Thiérache is a land of opportunity and innovation, and how the camel economy could transform Europe.
Type of filming : Documentary
Genre : Documentary / Reportage
Year of release : 2024
Directed by : Clio Sozzani
Main cast : Olivier Philipponeau, Julien Job, Ben Salem
Production : Kobalt Documentary
Distribution : Arte
Main shooting locations in Thiérache : Les dromadaires de Picardie, in Thenailles; the local bakery, in Vervins.
A few words about the filming
Thiérache is home to one of the largest camel farms in Europe. We discover here, the farm run by Olivier Philipponeau, who is passionate about camels. As camelids become increasingly common in Europe, it’s quite unusual to find this type of farming in Picardy, and particularly in Thiérache, where camels are valued for their therapeutic benefits but also as an interesting source of nutrition!
Find out here how Thiérache is a land of opportunity and innovation, and how the camel economy could transform Europe.
