Arts and crafts Maine-Et-Loire

To say that the Perrault workshops are among the best in woodworking and cabinetmaking is a mild understatement. 260 years of history for this large certified and multi-awarded company, which also specializes in the restoration of heritage buildings. They have notably participated in restoration work on the Château d'Angers, Versailles and the Louvre. For private individuals, they excel in the creation, reproduction or restoration of style windows, woodwork and furniture, while faithfully respecting the spirit of each era. A know-how so precious that we also find in ironwork and locksmithing.

Founded in 1937 by Joseph Menuau, this joinery and cabinetmaking company specializes in both traditional joinery and the restoration of old buildings. In 2001, Mr. Richard, a former student of the Ecole Boulle, took up the torch and developed the business in the service of restoring the Loire region's heritage: private homes and public buildings, both listed and unlisted historic monuments. The excellent workmanship ranges from interior and exterior doors to gates, shutters, staircases, windows and solid wood interior fittings.

Built in the ^15th century, Adam's house, which takes its name from the statues of Adam and Eve that were once on the facade, is one of the most beautiful wood panelled houses in France. Today it houses an atypical shop on three levels, with works by more than 80 artists: globes, ceramics, compasses, watches... it is difficult to choose! You will also find tapestries, copies of famous paintings and several originals by Maricke. In the basement, the blown glass and cut crystal creations will leave you in awe.

Created in 1974, on the site of a former farmhouse of the twelfth century beautifully restored - Domaine de Mestré - this traditional soap factory exploits ancestral know-how and factory, according to the method of marseille, the soaps with vegetable oils 100% no chemical additive. Copra or palm, olive oil, essential oil in their variety... The soap factory offers a good selection of toiletry products 100% plant, soap cut to the internet or cash for the shower in the bath foam and the shampoo via toiletries waters to the floral notes. In the shop, it is an explosion of flavours! A stroll here with pleasure. Allow around €9 for a soap of 100 G to olive oil (fern, lavender, thyme, pink...) or from €14 for 250 G. Soap to shave 50 G from €23.50. A water for the 15 ml. Passing through the region: the shop will seduce you. With classes ammunition? An online store, on the Internet, is available to buy the famous soaps from the Dauge family to you.

Opened since 2000 and recently moved to Cuttlefish-sur-le-Loir, Eric Boucher's glass plant specialises in the restoration of stained glass windows. In addition, his extensive experience in the sector led him to create more personal works related to the work of glass, notably with various sculptures playing with variations on glass and light. Visit the website of the workshop to take a look at their news and creations.

The bauges, the haunts of wild animals, have given their name to these clay soils that have inspired men. In the 19th century, there were dozens of terracotta craftsmen in Les Rairies, and the Le Croc workshop continues the tradition. A tour offers to discover an authentic know-how and to understand the work of the terracotta. The tours, which reveal a rare collection of wood-fired tiles, have saved the brickworks from oblivion!

History. OA 1710 is world-renowned for its perfect mastery of tin work and is particularly renowned for its Champagne buckets (polished solid tin). This house of excellence has been awarded the Entreprise du patrimoine vivant distinction.

In 1710, Antoine Alègre, the first tinsmith of his line, settled as a master tinsmith in Angers and founded the Etains d'Anjou which would become the "Orfèvrerie d'Anjou" and today the Maison OA 1710 / Orfèvrerie d'Anjou. She is naturally solicited for the creation of exceptional objects and works under contract for the greatest houses: Taittinger, Bollinger, Moët & Chandon, Rémy Martin, Hennessy, Baccarat, Guerlain, Hermès, Moulin Rouge...

Products. Champagne bucket and its accessories: knife and sword, vases, funnels for decanting wine, knife holders, candlesticks, reissues (tea set, traditional champagne bucket). It also creates unique pieces in very small series by collaborating with large design signatures.

Come and discover the creative world of Marie Connan, an accomplished mosaic artist based in Saint-Barthélémy-d'Anjou. In her studio, she imagines and creates decorative objects for the interior and exterior of your home, as well as for businesses. Whether for a bathroom, kitchen, pool or terrace, Marie creates all types of decorative mosaics. She also restores your old mosaics with the utmost care. A former student at prestigious schools such as Esmod, Boulle and Beaux-Arts, Marie regularly shares her know-how at creative workshops for children, adults and associations.