Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Alpes-Maritimes

This set is unique when it comes to quality, originality and reliability of the pieces it is inspired by. Arlette Roux has always wanted to do sculpture but she lacked of time, she began by collecting small figurines. Tired of seeing them lined up on display, she imagined putting them into scenes under tents of cloth decorated with banners to reconstruct the extraordinary atmosphere of the medieval and Renaissance period. In total, there are now hundreds of figurines representing thousands of hours of work and love that are exposed and invite the visitors to the daily life of women and men of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Vallauris is a town renowned for its pottery and handmade ceramics. Among the local manufacturers is Céramiques Dominique N.B. Visitors can discover the earthenware cookie manufacturing process, from drying the dishes to the various stages of firing in the kilns. However, for those who can't make the trip, it's possible to order creations online and have them delivered. Céramiques Dominique N.B. ceramics are entirely hand-decorated, with oxides of different colors giving the pieces warm, brilliant hues.