Lycée Marcel-Dassault

Located in Mérignac, near Bordeaux, Lycée professionnel Marcel Dassault is one of the few French public schools offering a dedicated professional pathway in watchmaking. Its horology curriculum combines extensive workshop practice with the technical knowledge required to service, repair and regulate mechanical and electronic watches. Students can progress through nationally recognised qualifications including the CAP Horlogerie and the BMA Horlogerie, a two-year diploma designed to deepen expertise in precision repair, restoration and advanced watchmaking techniques. The school also offers a three-year BNMA Horlogerie, extending the pathway into higher-level craftsmanship and design. Through this combination of practical training, recognised qualifications and close preparation for professional workshop standards, Lycée Marcel Dassault provides a strong foundation for careers in after-sales service, restoration, independent workshops and the wider luxury watch industry.