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Corinne Le Bourhis and Le Bourhis Voyage: Crafting Unique Travel Experiences

2/12/2025

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Unforgettable travel experiences with Le Bourhis Voyage


​We are excited to share another story in our Breizh Amerika Profiles series, highlighting individuals who forge connections between Brittany and the world.

This time, we meet Corinne Le Bourhis, a Breton who has turned her love for travel into a career while keeping her deep ties to her homeland. From her early days in traditional dance and music to launching Le Bourhis Voyage, a bespoke travel agency, she has crafted a unique journey that spans continents.


Read on to discover our interview with Corinne Le Bourhis, who shares her passion for Brittany, her expat experience, and how she helps others explore the world.


What is your link to Brittany?

I was born and raised in Brittany. I spent my early childhood in Coray with my father's family until I was seven, before moving to Fouesnant, where my mother’s family is from.

Around the age of 13, I became deeply interested in my Breton identity. I joined Le Cercle Celtique Ar Pintiged Foen and danced with them until I turned 18 (I was even Fleur des Pommiers 1999 of Fouesnant! ). At the same time, I was part of the founding group of musicians for Bagad Bro Foen, playing with them until 2003. Unfortunately, love took me away from Brittany, and I had to step away from my passion.

However, Brittany has never left me. I return home every year and reconnect with friends from both Le Cercle and Bagad. This past summer was particularly special, as I had the chance to walk through the streets of Fouesnant for La Fête des Pommiers with my daughter, both of us dressed in traditional costume.
Brittany is, and always will be, my home. 


What is your expat story?

My expat journey began with a move from Lorient to Grenoble. I met my daughter’s father while studying at UBS, and together we relocated to Grenoble for nearly four years. When he finished his studies, he received a job opportunity in the U.S., and we thought,Why not? Let’s go! It was supposed to be a three-year adventure… that was 14 years ago!

I have primarily lived in Arizona, though not always. The beginning was challenging—I wasn’t allowed to work, and I didn’t speak English. I dedicated my first year to learning the language, and as soon as I obtained my work visa, I found a job in tourism. That was the start of my incredible journey in the travel industry, and I fell in love with it instantly.

In 2016, we moved to Singapore, which gave me the amazing opportunity to travel across Southeast Asia for six months (and even meet the Breton community of Singapore!). In 2017, I returned to Phoenix—I had missed the cacti, the cowboys, and, of course, the sunshine! 


Can you tell us more about Le Bourhis Voyage?

Le Bourhis Voyage was born from my passion for creating unique and personalized travel experiences. My journey in the travel industry started in 2012 when I worked for a Destination Management Company (DMC) in the U.S., planning trips for French-speaking travelers. In 2019, I joined an American travel agency to improve my English and help U.S. clients explore the world. That’s when I realized I wanted to offer more than just U.S. trips—I wanted to design global adventures.

After years of experience on both sides of travel planning, I launched my own agency in 2023. Instead of working alone, I joined Largay Travel, a respected host agency, which gives me access to a strong network of advisors and exclusive travel perks through Virtuoso. This allows me to offer my clients VIP benefits, unique experiences, and personalized service they wouldn’t get on their own.

What makes my approach different is my focus on truly customized travel. I don’t just book trips—I listen, advise, and design experiences that match each client’s needs. Whether it’s a family trip, a luxury getaway, or a special celebration, I use my expertise and connections to make it unforgettable.

At Le Bourhis Voyage, my goal is simple: to make travel easy, meaningful, and perfectly tailored for each client.


What do you miss most about Brittany?

What I miss most about Brittany? 
​Crêpes, langoustines, lobster, fest-noz, evenings with friends, bike rides, and the beach—the list could go on forever! I chose to live on the other side of the world, and I’m happy with that, but Brittany is something I miss every day (well, maybe not on rainy days ). I often say that my heart is on the edge of the Atlantic, not sure which way to go.

Thanks to Le Bourhis Voyage, I’m fortunate to be able to work from anywhere. Since the agency’s creation, I’ve been able to spend every summer in Brittany. And since most of my clients travel to Europe during the summer, it’s also great that I’m on the same time zone as them, which really reassures them.

​Brittany will always be home, no matter where I am!


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Visit her website here: https://www.lebourhis-voyages.com/
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Le Roi de l'Andouille au pays du Boudin

2/4/2025

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Benoît Rivalan : De la Bretagne à la Louisiane

Benoit and Bryan
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​Dans notre série Breizh Amerika Profiles, nous mettons en lumière ceux qui tissent des liens entre la Bretagne et les États-Unis. Aujourd’hui, direction Guémené-sur-Scorff, où Benoît Rivalan perpétue un savoir-faire ancestral à la Maison de l’Andouille.


​Passionné par cette spécialité bretonne, il ne se contente pas de la produire et de la valoriser en Bretagne—il rêve aussi de l’exporter au-delà des frontières.

C’est ainsi qu’il a entrepris un voyage en Louisiane, une terre au riche héritage culinaire, pour échanger avec des charcutiers locaux et explorer la possibilité de produire de l’andouille de Guémené sur place. Accueilli par la communauté cajun, il a découvert des techniques uniques et partagé son expertise, illustrant une fois de plus le lien profond entre la Bretagne et la Louisiane.

Lisez la suite pour découvrir son aventure, entre tradition et transmission, de la Bretagne à Lafayette.



​Qu'est-ce que la Maison de l'Andouille ?

Je m’appelle Benoît Rivalan,


J’ai eu l’idée de créer la Maison de l’andouille à Guémené sur scorff en 1992 , car il manquait un endroit, à Guémené sur Scorff, pour présenter et discuter de l’andouille de Guémené.
La Maison de l’andouille ,  c’est le moyen de présenter et continuer à produire de l’andouille  de guémené traditionnelle et de maintenir une tradition directement liée à la culture Bretonne . Pour en savoir plus , andouille-guemene.com.


Pourquoi avoir fait un voyage en Louisiane ? 

J’ai voulu partir en Louisiane, pour rencontrer des homologues charcutiers, pour échanger nos savoirs et essayer d’y fabriquer de L’andouille de Guémené sur place .


Pourquoi ?
Montrer mon savoir-faire et essayer de motiver un acteur local à se lancer dans la production d’andouille de Guémené en Louisiane .

J’ai été sensibilisé par Julien le Mentec, propriétaire de la Tavarn ar Roué Morvan à Lorient , qui m’ a présenté à Bryan, le vice-president de Breizh Amerika.
Bryan m’a accueilli avec sa famille, Jeanne et Juliette, à Lafayette.

Grâce à lui , et avec son beau père Doug, j’ai pu visiter une fabrique de boudins Cajuns, qui s’appellent Best Stop Market, à Scott,  capitale mondiale du boudin .
J’y ai été super bien accueilli et ai découvert des méthodes de travail très efficaces .
Mais le boudin breton et le boudin Cajun n’ont rien en commun.
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Comment comparez-vous l'industrie du boudin en Louisiane avec celle de l'andouille en Bretagne ?

Ils n’ont pas la matière première pour faire de l’andouille , et j’ai vite abandonné l’idée .


Le boudin en Louisiane est une institution et un commerce et une consommation très importante. Il n’y a que le Gumbo pour passer devant .
Le boudin a le vent en poupe , mais l’andouille industrielle est en train de décliner .

Quels parallèles avez-vous trouvés entre la culture cajun et bretonne ? Quelles futures collaborations peuvent être faites entre ces deux régions ? 

Les cajuns et les bretons ont cette fierté, liée à des traditions séculaires.

Je me suis senti comme à la maison, avec Bryan, Jeanne, Juliette, Marie et Doug.
Ils sont bretons et cajuns ou cajuns et breton .
Il y a cette culture et ses traditions, comme le rendez-vous du dimanche à la poussière à Breaux Bridge.

J’aimerais inciter, initier un charcutier Cajun à faire de l ‘andouille et créer un lien nouveau entre la Bretagne et le Pays Cajun .

Par contre, je ne crois pas à la possibilité de vendre du boudin Cajun en Bretagne, c’est trop tôt. Mais un charcutier local pourrait en produire pour tester le résultat auprès des consommateurs bretons.
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Vous étiez en Louisiane pendant la plus grosse tempête de neige jamais enregistrée dans l'État, pouvez-vous nous parler de cette expérience ?

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J’ai eu la chance, ou la malchance, de vivre un moment extraordinaire en Louisiane .
Il y a eu, selon les endroits, entre 10 et 30 cm  de neige. Cela a rendu heureux beaucoup d’enfants et permis la fermeture de tous les commerces et les écoles.
Je connais la neige depuis longtemps et je m’y suis promené rapidement.

Le souvenir que je garderai de cette semaine en Louisiane, à Lafayette, c’est un accueille humain extraordinaire et l’envie d’ y retourner.
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