François Jacquel : la famille Jacquel du tissage au poussage

Episode 48: In this episode, discover the story of the Jacquel family, from the Bruche valley to the rivers of the world.
Arriving from Switzerland in the XVI¿ century to flee religious persecution, the Jacquel family settled in Natzwiller, shaping village life through the textile industry. But the story doesn't end there...
In the XIX¿ century, Paul Émile Jacquel, a visionary engineer, came up with a revolutionary principle: the pusher boat. Born in the Bruche valley, this process is now used on the world's greatest rivers. A fascinating tale of local industry, innovation and unsuspected Alsatian heritage.