Global Love Report – Aug 20th, 2025
English summary by Margaret
Sylvie Bourhis, a 63-year-old woman from Côtes-d’Armor in northwestern France, has created a unique approach to matchmaking. She runs an Unicis matchmaking agency that operates directly from her camper van. Before entering the world of matchmaking, Sylvie spent over 30 years working in the pharmaceutical field.
Her one-of-a-kind idea emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person appointments became nearly impossible to conduct. In 2021, she decided to close her physical office and take her services on the road, traveling between the Côtes-d’Armor and northern Finistère regions. Covering around 24,855 miles each year, Sylvie stops in rest areas, small villages, and quiet coastal spots to meet clients face-to-face.
Unicis serves a diverse range of clients, from young people who have recently relocated to individuals who have experienced divorce, betrayal, or the loss of a spouse. Each year, Sylvie supports between 500 and 550 clients, aged 28 to 85 years old. While she has received interest from LGBTQ+ individuals, she currently focuses on heterosexual pairings due to the demographics of her client base.
The matchmaking process begins with an initial screening via phone, email, or form. Clients are then invited for a 90-minute personal interview inside her camper van, where Sylvie explores their life stories, past experiences, interests, and ideal partner preferences. Contact details between clients are not exchanged; instead, she shares profile descriptions. If mutual interest is expressed, she facilitates the first connection.
Originally published by: actu.fr
