Québec Copper Art Studio
& Museum Albert Gilles
CHATEAU-RICHER, QUÉBEC
NTA contact: Palmyre Gilles;
vice-president, public relations and
marketing
Office phone: +1.418.824.4224
Website: albertgilles.com
NTA member since: 2014
What makes your attraction such a
special place?
Repoussé work (copper embossing) is
becoming a dying art, and we are the
only ones in North America mastering
the craft at this level and, at the same
time, sharing our passion for the work
with our groups and FITs. Maybe what
visitors most enjoy, and admire, is to
see our family carrying on the tradition,
from father to daughter and grand-
daughter. This year we’ve celebrated
the 90th year of our Copper Art Studio
& Museum.
Talk more about your family’s history
with the attraction.
My father, Albert Gilles, who founded
our company in 1927, had a very full
and uncommon life. He designed and
crafted commissioned works at the
request of everyone from Mae West to
Pope Pius XII! He passed away in 1979
at the age of 84, and the women of our
family are carrying on.
My mom still does the enamel on our
creations, and my sister Diane and my
niece Sophie design our new models.
My sisters Monique and Solange come
to help us when needed, as does my
aunt. And I keep the spirit of my dad
and our achievements alive by promot-
ing and marketing everything.
What group programs do you offer?
Our hands-on Copper Art Workshop is
a must for adults and students. They go
back home with unique memories and
have their own copper art creation. The
program is combined with the guided
tour of our museum.
If you could perform with any singer
or band—past or present—which one
would it be?
ABBA or Pharrell Williams … or Nat King
Cole. Sorry, I can’t decide!
For more information, contact Gilles at
[email protected].
Greater Green Bay CVB
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
NTA contact: Julie Gerzczak,
director of tourism and bureau services
Office phone: +1.920.405.1154
Website: greenbay.com
NTA member since: 2016
How long have you been with the CVB?
I have been in the travel industry for 32
years, and all of them have been here at
the Greater Green Bay CVB.
What do travelers experience when
they visit your area?
Green Bay is a friendly, safe and clean
city to explore. We have such a variety
of family friendly and reasonably priced
attractions, as well as arts and culinary
activities, and of course sports!
What are some of Green Bay’s can’t-
miss sites?
Definitely legendary Lambeau Field. The
Packers are the only team in the NFL
that is owned by the fans. They offer
Visit Clarksville
Frances Manzitto
+1.931.245.4345 | 800.530.2487
[email protected]
visitclarksvilletn.com
entertaining behind-the-
scenes tours of the sta-
dium with an opportunity
to walk through the tunnel
and onto the field like the
players do on game day.
We also have a newer
attraction, The Automobile
Gallery, where the auto-
mobile is the art. Visitors
can see more than 60
unique automobiles span-
ning over 100 years. The
other attraction that draws
groups to Green Bay is the
National Shrine of Our Lady of Good
Help. It’s the only official Marian shrine
in the United States and is a quiet,
beautiful place of prayer.
What is your favorite vacation
memory?
When I was 10, we did a family trip to
the Black Hills and Mount Rushmo re. I
went there again on a class trip in high
school and had a whole new experience
with friends and classmates. Then my
husband and I took our children there
when they were younger, and they
loved it. Lots of great memories.
For more information, contact Gerczak
at [email protected].
From our picturesque and historic downtown to our rolling
countryside, Clarksville welcomes you with open arms. Bringing
your group to Clarksville means a trip full of Southern hospitality,
unique attractions and shopping, great food and memories that
will last a lifetime. Find out more at visitclarksvilletn.com.
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