- the FRANÇOIS family is present in the area of Orleans, in the field maraicher and parks since 1880

- in 1948 Mr. Rémy François creates his company in the "maraichage" and the fruits

- in 1952 it specializes in the hardy perennials by taking the collection of the seedbeds Maurice Rocher

- from 1965 to 1971, the current chairman makes its training in France and England specializing in the hardy perennials.

- 1973 to 1983 he is responsible for the production and marketing.

- since 1984, manage the family company and creates in 1994, in parallel, LES PEPINIERES de L’ORPIN intended to produce a system of vegetalisation containing SEDUM for the roofs and terraces.

- since 2002 his Son Damien, after studies and formations joined him and reinforces the structure