French Minister Delegate for Industry, Sébastien Martin, will visit Renault’s Douai manufacturing facility in northern France on Wednesday, January 7, too highlight the resumption of production following the holiday break. The visit underscores the importance of the automotive sector to the french economy and will focus on the plant’s production of the all-new R5 model [[1]]. The minister’s visit includes a full tour of the facility and meetings with Renault employees.
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Paris, January 6, 2026
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French Minister of Industry to Visit Renault Plant in Northern France
Visit to Take Place in the Nord Department (59)
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Sébastien Martin, the French Minister Delegate for Industry, will visit Renault’s manufacturing facility in Douai, located in the Nord department, on Wednesday, January 7, to mark the resumption of operations following the holiday period.
Proposed Schedule
11:15 AM Arrival of the Minister at the Renault site, followed by a presentation of the plant and its R5 model.
Renault Electricity, Manufacture de Douai 59 552 Lambres-lez-Douai
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11:35 AM Tour of the plant’s assembly line.
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12:15 PM Discussion with employees.
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12:30 PM Welcome remarks by management, followed by an address from the Minister, in the presence of employees.
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12:45 PM Q&A session.
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12:55 PM Departure of the Minister.
Press Contacts:
Minister’s Office: 01 53 18 46 19 – presse@cabinets.industrie.gouv.fr
Bercy Press Office: 01 53 18 33 80 – presse.bercy@finances.gouv.fr
