On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Édouard Geffray, the Minister of National Education, visited the Four à Pain school in Locmaria-Grand-Champ, located in the Morbihan department in Brittany. During his visit, he spoke about the bilingual French-Breton education program, which aims to preserve and promote the Breton language alongside French in local schools. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support regional languages and cultural heritage across France. The Four à Pain school is one of three new sections set to open in the 2026 school year as part of this bilingual program. These sections will offer instruction in both French and Breton, allowing students to become fluent in both languages. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in their regional language while maintaining proficiency in French, which is the country's official language. Minister Geffray emphasized the importance of such programs in fostering a sense of identity and pride among young people from Breton-speaking regions. He noted that the government is committed to supporting linguistic diversity and ensuring that students in these areas have access to high-quality education that respects their cultural background. The opening of these new sections marks a significant step in the implementation of the bilingual education policy. It reflects the government's ongoing efforts to balance national unity with regional diversity, ensuring that students can learn in a way that aligns with their cultural roots while still being prepared for broader national and international opportunities.