<p>Le Briand is one of the last matelassiers, or artisanal mattress makers, in France. The brand says their mattresses can last a lifetime, offering a sustainable alternative to mass produced bedding, Saskya Vandoorne reports. </p>
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Le Briand is one of the last matelassiers, or artisanal mattress makers, in France. The brand says their mattresses can last a lifetime, offering a sustainable alternative to mass produced bedding, Saskya Vandoorne reports.

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<p>Le Briand is one of the last matelassiers, or artisanal mattress makers, in France. The brand says their mattresses can last a lifetime, offering a sustainable alternative to mass produced bedding, Saskya Vandoorne reports. </p>
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