{"id":413,"date":"2024-01-17T12:09:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T11:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/mehdi-vidal\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:42:22","slug":"mehdi-vidal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/en\/mehdi-vidal\/","title":{"rendered":"Mehdi Vidal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"mehdividal\" class=\"wp-block-group parallax-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mehdividal-mehdi\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mehdividal-title parallax-A\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A Distinguished Artisan<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure 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intro\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"mbv-5 rvl-text has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Trained within the <strong>Compagnons du Devoir<\/strong>, Mehdi Vidal is proud to uphold their values and knowledge, which guide his work and which he shares with the members of his team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reveal is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sheet metal worker trained by the Compagnons du Devoir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehdi cultivated his passion for beautiful cars in his father&#8217;s workshop. He then decided to travel around France with the <strong>Compagnons du Devoir<\/strong>. This first adventure took him all the way to England to enrich his know-how. Since 2007, he has skilfully combined the ancestral heritage with his own techniques. The inauguration of his workshop in 2017 embodied this fusion, offering exceptional expertise in sheet metal forming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/atelier_2.jpg\" alt=\"Mehdi Vidal's Sheet Metal and Forming Shop\" class=\"wp-image-869\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/atelier_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/atelier_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/atelier_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/atelier_2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reveal is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video rvl-img\"><video height=\"700\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 700 \/ 700;\" width=\"700\" autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mehdi-hammer.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/VERIFICATION-BOUCLE.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initiated by the <strong>Compagnons du Devoir,<\/strong> he keeps in mind that meetings, cultural exchanges and the confrontation of ideas are the key elements for the development of exclusive techniques that are now his signature. His work, combining precision and creativity, appeals to a demanding clientele in search of excellence for their car restoration projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reveal mobile-reverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An award-winning craftsman with an ever-burning passion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2023, Mehdi Vidal is honored with the prestigious title of <strong>Meilleur Ouvrier de France<\/strong>, a recognition of his talent, vision, and mastery. But beyond this distinction, what drives Mehdi is his ability to bring daring ideas to life. Each piece he creates reflects his commitment to excellence, his keen sense of detail, and his boundless passion for his craft.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mehdividal-veste-mof.jpg\" alt=\"Mehdi Vidal's \u201cMeilleur Ouvrier de France\u201d Jacket\" class=\"wp-image-126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mehdividal-veste-mof.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mehdividal-veste-mof-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reveal is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full rvl-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mehdi-artsan.jpg\" alt=\"Mehdi Vidal is restoring a classic car\" class=\"wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mehdi-artsan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mehdi-artsan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mehdi-artsan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mehdi-artsan-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized mb-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/logo-maitre-artisan.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1211\" style=\"width:122px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"link wp-block-paragraph\">In 2024, Mehdi received the title of &#8220;Master Artisan,&#8221; the highest distinction in the field of craftsmanship. Awarded by the Chamber of Trades and Crafts, this recognition attests to the quality of his expertise and his commitment to promoting craftsmanship. It is reserved for professionals who meet very specific regulatory requirements, possess extensive experience, and demonstrate a high level of technical skill, ensuring top-quality services for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerie-forme.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Start a Project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Distinguished Artisan Trained within the Compagnons du Devoir, Mehdi Vidal is proud to uphold their values and knowledge, which guide his work and which he shares with the members of his team. 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