Baillardran Bordeaux: Scandal in the land of canelé!
A true reference in the world of canelés in Bordeaux, the family business Baillardran seems to hide a reality much less polished than its storefronts. An investigation published this Wednesday, January 17 by France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine reveals that behind this great Bordeaux institution, a much more worrying daily life is unfolding, both for its employees and its customers.
Inhumane working conditions and questionable hygiene
The historical boss of canelé since 1988 seems to have everything to dream of on paper: the company of 15 employees has created a...I read a turnover of 11.9 million euros in 2022. The red-branded brand present in the 4 corners of Bordeaux even had the honor of receiving His Majesty during the visit of King Charles III to Bordeaux. In its investigation, and after collecting numerous testimonies from 14 employees, France 3 points the finger at "intolerable working conditions, more than questionable hygiene, pests on site and recurring psychological harassment from management. Faced with the impossibility of dialogue, several employees turned to the CGT Commerce Gironde to assert their rights". Find the full investigation here.
