Eco-Sys Action Shop grand opening, Valence, France, October 2004

A dream came true this October with the grand opening of the first Eco-Sys Action Shop in Valence (France). Opened by Philippe Gavotto as a pilot shop to test the whole concept, this shop will enable us to provide the consumer with outstanding products from around the world. It will also enable us to spread the conservation message through the exhibition corner. The exhibit will be on snow leopards in Central Asian and the shark exhibit scheduled to open in spring next year.

Our giant tiger is the focus of all attention and brings so many people inside the shop. Handicrafts from Kenya, Kyrgysztan, and Mongolia are part of the unique products designed by Eco-6, the commercial arm of Eco-Sys Action.

Having a shop has always been the goal of the foundation in order to finance itself and help local communities where Eco-Sys Action works at the same time.

Once the concept is validated, Eco-Sys Action will be looking at developing more shops and may go into franchising.