Meilland International SA

[2] After World War I, Antoine and Claudia bought property in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, near Lyon and started a new nursery.

Their son, Francis, married Marie-Louise (Louisette) Paolino, daughter of an Italian rose breeder.

Francis grew the nursery into a large, international company, and became the most famous and prolific rose breeder in the family.

His legendary 'Peace' rose, brought the family international attention and great commercial success it was introduced after World War II.

[3][4] After Francis's early death in 1958, Louisette continued to breed roses, introducing many awarding winning new varieties.

[7] The company employs over 800 people worldwide and owns rose trial gardens and test stations in France, the U.S., and Germany.