Arts and crafts Ardèche

A workshop that changes a little of what one can see elsewhere, because Jo Soussan likes to carve metal and especially steel plate to which it gives amazing shapes. After the gallery, you can also visit the artist's studio inspired by other artists.

Surrounded by lush greenery, a rustic house with exposed stones where objects come from local crafts. Several trades are represented and you can find ceramics, jewellery, leather objects and ceramic stoneware. In addition to these decorative and utilitarian foods, regional products including wines, liqueurs, honey, cakes, biological jams, nougat.

Jean-Jacques Astier, blacksmith and cutlery maker, is well known locally for the excellence of his work. Jean-Jacques Astier is a member of the association Métiers du monde, he offers training courses and courses in artistic cutlery. His creations can be found at the Berthier cutlery shop in Valence but also in Tournon or Lamastre. It is not unusual to find him at various local events to promote his work.

L'Atelier de l'Ebéniste is an artisanal business run by a passionate cabinetmaker who trained for 10 years with the Compagnons du Devoir. Specializing in the creation of bespoke furniture, joinery and fittings, from contemporary styles to copies of antique furniture, he masters woodworking in all its forms (solid, veneered, marquetry, sculpture...). Combined with other materials such as stone or glass, wood comes to life in his expert hands, to the delight of his private and professional customers. In short, this workshop will meet all your needs.

Located in a bucolic setting in Sceautres, the BST Artisan Bois workshop opens its doors by appointment to showcase exceptional craftsmanship. Julien Lebastard, with his atypical background, creates unique pieces: musical instruments, knives, as well as forging and casting. Each creation bears the hallmark of his passion and attention to detail. A visit to this workshop gives you the opportunity to discover ancestral know-how and see a passionate craftsman at work. Don't miss this experience if you're interested in fine crafts.