"When I was little I wanted to be a botanist on Captain Cook's ship, but I had to face reality and go for something more normal!" In point of fact the arts and political science. A fine international career lay ahead of this young lady, but after eight years as Africa sales director for France Presse, she decided to give it all up to earn her living from her passion: flowers. Not an entirely surprising change of direction for a horticulturists' granddaughter who grew up in Brittany wielding a wheelbarrow and secateurs. With a diploma in medicinal plants and training in Bach flower remedies, Sophie moved to the Côte d'Azur and started La Nouvelle Herboristerie, which has just won the PACA Innovation Prize. "I really wanted to update this profession's image by designing products that combat our society's ills and presenting them in modern packaging." In her studio she concocts herbal teas, flower waters, food supplements, aromatic oils and skincare products from plants she sources mainly in the backcountry. To date she has 11 specific ranges (Immunity, Relaxation, Detox etc.) for sale on-line and in-shop.
Nice, 17 rue Auguste Gal
Tél. 04 83 39 25 77
www.lanouvelleherboristerie.com
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