Violaine Champetier de Ribes
Knight of the French National Order of Merit for her commitment to Franco-Estonian relations.
The Chamber
The gateway for businesses between Estonia and the French-speaking world.
A chamber of commerce and industry within CCI France International, led by a board of directors made up of professionals based in Estonia.
Our mission
To establish, strengthen and deepen trade relations between France and Estonia.
The Chamber builds and develops economic relations between companies and entrepreneurs in Estonia and the French-speaking world.
- Connect: programmes, conferences, seminars, delegations and business trips.
- Represent: voice its members' interests to the Estonian government and institutions.
- Inform: gather and share the information that matters to its members' business.
Our history
From business club to chamber of commerce.
- Before 2024
CA(d)FE, the French-speaking business club in Estonia
Breakfasts at the French Residence, members' gatherings, the first business services and, from 2023, the Ukrainian Women Business Competition.
- 27 August 2024
Launch of CCI France Estonia
The club becomes a chamber of commerce and industry, marked by the official visit of Senator Olivier Cadic and Member of Parliament Vincent Caure.
- 2024
Joining CCI France International
124 chambers in 95 countries: members gain contacts around the world and access to the CCIFI Connect app.
- 16 January 2026
Violaine Champetier de Ribes made a Knight of the French National Order of Merit
The Chamber's President is honoured for her commitment to Franco-Estonian relations.
The board of directors
Professionals based in Estonia, ready to listen.
The board of directors reviews every application and safeguards the quality of the community.
Brice Gasnier
IT engineer for more than 16 years, based in Estonia since 2014 and fluent in Estonian.
Jean-Marc Salsa
Treasurer of the Chamber.
Olivier Chabilan
Nearly 30 years in engineering, from aerospace to robotics. Based in Tallinn since 2016.
François Byvoet
IT specialist in banking and finance for nearly 20 years, with expertise in regulatory reporting (RegTech).
Alice Järvet
Founder of a video production company and board member of the NGO Hands For Ukraine.
CCI France International
124 French chambers worldwide, one gateway in Tallinn.
By joining CCI France Estonia, you also gain access to French chambers in 95 countries and their members-only app, CCIFI Connect.
124
chambers
95
countries
35,416
member companies
905
bicultural staff
Useful links
Addresses worth knowing.
Official representations
Doing business in Estonia
Living and studying
Let's talk about your project
20 minutes to take stock of your project in Estonia.
Tell us where you stand. We will tell you plainly what the Chamber can do for you, and who to introduce you to first.