Arts and crafts Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

A shop full of organic and traditional products. La Maison des Producteurs was created on the initiative of a group of local women farmers who wish to make known and appreciate the agricultural products - organic and traditional - from their farms. They sell sachets of lavender flowers with original shapes and designs, cosmetics (shampoo made by cold saponification), essential oils or lavender-based floral waters.

One of the temples of the artisanal candle in the Var. The scents are very varied and it is hard to choose your fragrance when you start smelling the candles one by one. Cinnamon orange, imperial orange, old rose, marine, or acacia; all decorated with different patterns, they are next to delicate home fragrances intended to diffuse, with impregnated pebbles, sweet fragrances in all your interior. A delight for the senses and good value for money. The perfect souvenir to relax with when you return from holiday!

Created more than 22 years ago, this workshop and its stores L'Artisanat and La Chaîne offer unique earthenware pieces entirely handmade with ^17th and ^18th century techniques. Refined and antique Louis XIV decorations as well as creations, reproductions and antiques. Jewels" born in the purest tradition in the hands of Line Serrailler's parents before she took over the family business. These stores will delight lovers of beautiful objects and arts and crafts. Do not hesitate to call if the shop is closed.

Located in the town of Lauris in France, Harumi Art Textile is a must for arts and crafts enthusiasts. Specializing in the art of pleating and vegetable dyeing, this workshop offers a unique selection of textile creations. Visitors can discover the craftsmen's exceptional know-how and admire the magnificent hand-made pleats. The gallery also features original works of textile art that bear witness to the creativity and talent of the artists. For those wishing to take home a souvenir of their visit, a boutique is available on site.

La Tour-d'Aigues is a small town located in the heart of France. Among the town's tourist attractions is the "Caroline Paul Céramique" ceramics workshop. This workshop offers a variety of artistic creations, from decorative objects to ceramic jewelry. Visitors can visit the studio to learn about the creative process and purchase unique pieces.

Created in 1980, the company is specialized in the manufacture of Moustiers earthenware. It offers traditional objects, mainly for the table, decorated with classic Moustiers decorations, as well as unique pieces, limited series and gold-plated pieces. In 2011, the Ateliers Bondil received the Living Heritage Company distinction in recognition of the maintenance of this unique ancestral know-how. It is the passion of excellence. Visit the workshop.

Welcome to the fascinating world of Caroline Daghero, a true treasure-hunting expert. Her exclusive collection is brimming with one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces: furniture, ceramics, textiles, lighting and much more. Each object, whether minimalist or stylized, evokes the raw beauty of nature. Stoneware and porcelain ceramics, lighting inspired by ancient models, furniture made by talented craftsmen... And let's not forget the linen collection, made in Nice or Egypt, which will delight linen lovers.

Caroline Griasque is an artisan bookbinder, a craft that requires meticulousness, precision and patience. Caroline uses all kinds of materials - leather, canvas, paper, shagreen, silk, cardboard - and her techniques are adapted to the work entrusted to her: full leather binding, Japanese binding, visible seams... You can learn more about these techniques at the workshops Caroline organizes. You can entrust her with antique books, bibliophilic works with damaged covers, and even wedding or christening photo albums for a personalized binding. Similarly, if you need a simple binding for your dissertation or thesis, prices start at €70-80.

This brand new creative space is located in the Notre-Dame-du-Mont district. At the Manufacture des matières, we want to highlight the artistic work and crafts made by women designers. An associative operation which wants to be a place of meeting and exchange around various forms of creation. Many workshops are organized to learn watercolor, linocut, stencil, creation of bound notebooks and even a family workshop to share with your child. You will also find here creations for sale as well as artists in residence.

L'atelier de faïence de Brantes is a must for art and ceramics enthusiasts. Located in the village of Brantes, the workshop offers visitors the chance to discover the earthenware creation process and admire the works created by artists Martine Gilles and Jaap Vieman. L'atelier de faïence de Brantes is a must for anyone wishing to discover the art of ceramics in a charming, authentic setting.

A true benchmark in Lourmarin, LA MAISON FRANC 1884 invites you to plunge into the intoxicating world of Provencal lavender. Specializing in the creation of lavender spindles, balls and eggs, this house honors natural fragrances in unique, hand-crafted creations. They will be delighted to share their passion with you. Delicately scented ribbons to seduce your senses, emblematic scents to take away with you a wonderful souvenir of Provence, that's what awaits you when you visit this house. In short, you'll experience a sensory voyage.

In her store just a few steps from the Place du Forum, Sophie Lassagne offers pottery in very neat, bright colors to decorate a kitchen or any other living room. You will also find unique pieces in polished and smoked clay as well as jewelry. Vases, pots, jugs, plates, cups and bowls are available in all sizes and shades. Her production is of great elegance; her refinement lies in her simplicity and the purity of her lines.

If there is one tradition that perfectly symbolizes Provence, it is the tradition of the santons. In this shop, which has been a family business since 1943, you will discover a wide range of figures for your crib. From the traditional 7 cm terracotta santon to the large dressed santons, the small characters welcome you and call you. The work is always handmade and carried out with extreme meticulousness. It is also possible to order on the site.

A handicraft shop like we would like to see more of. Here, we work and make the leather articles for sale, in front of you and in a good mood. Laurent and Luc Bernard design, cut, glue and sew the bags, purses, pouches and belts they will sell to you, after having kindly and competently given you all the details and information you may have requested. These leather craftsmen have even registered a model, the Camargue bag, a replica of the traditional Crau shepherd's bag.

The Ciergerie des Prémontrés is an exceptional ciergerie that has existed since 1858. A Living Heritage Company, the last candle factory in Provence, it perpetuates the ancestral know-how of the White Fathers of the Premonstratensian Abbey. Santi Belli, candles of all shapes and colors. You will fall in love with the Madonnas or the Arlesians, but you will also fall for the cicadas, the boudas and so many other magnificent creations... A ciergerie considered as the Haute couture of the candle... To discover !

The Ravel pottery factory has been an institution in Aubagne and Provence since 1837. It makes various terracotta articles with clay extracted from the Ravel quarry. A know-how that has been passed on for 5 generations with a quality that is no longer to be demonstrated. The lines are contemporary, historical or classic, magnificent! The place is also superbly enhanced by thematic rooms and refined presentations of the ceramics. Possibility to buy on the online shop.

Hazlo is a painter based in Gordes. Please note that in order to comply with European directives concerning data protection, by checking a box when sending a contact form, you agree that the information entered may be used to contact you in return.

In his long shop in the middle of the shopping Basket, Annie Frassanito-Chartiot proposes to discover artisan creations from the so-called ethical sectors: wood, wrought iron, bamboo, silk, bronze, mother, but also any kind of beads, seeds, pottery or vanneries. A thousand small items that will certainly delight your attention, and which also fall within the fair trade process. To delight others, or to yourself, by helping small producers in the South: there is no price! Apart from these objects, there are also organic products such as tea, chocolate, rice, guarana, etc. And to glorify your skin, if you don't know, try the organic and organic makeup products of the Color Caramel brand, Annie has the entire range!

L'Oseraie du Possible is an artistic association located in Vallauris. It offers an art gallery and a space dedicated to wicker creation.

Her name has been the benchmark for embroidery and the art of living in Provence for many years in the region and beyond. The workshop-boutique is housed in a large Florentine-inspired building in the center of the village. This is where Édith Mézard works her embroidery into a refined range of household and bathroom linen. You'll also find table decorations. It's an enchanting world, just like the "petits marchés de Noël": three weekends before December 24, now a not-to-be-missed event..

Jiji is the nickname given to Jihane, the owner of this recognizable shop on the rue d'Aubagne. Who has never stopped to admire the display of various and varied baskets in front of her shop? So take the time to enter the world of Jiji and understand why she has earned her golden palm. A world in itself, lulled by the Orient, tinged with the smile of the boss. Maghreb handicrafts, baskets, small tables, knick-knacks and a whole host of ideas for a choice Mediterranean decoration. You will also find colourful crockery for your meals, objects imported directly from Morocco and Tunisia. Jiji, we say thank you!

Olivia is passionate about sewing, hand-made, custom-made. She launched her online shop with a very original idea: on her website Pimponette, inspired by the nickname she gives to her daughter, she offers you to create and customize on order cushions, handbags, bags, pouches. To make your accessory unique, you can add a personal photo. Everything happens online, you choose your model, the style of fabric, the braids, the embroidery and wait for the delivery. Olivia welcomes you in her workshop-boutique,

Doris Happel has been working with porcelain for more than 25 years and chose it when she moved to Provence in the 2000s. A noble and elegant material that she works for its transparency, first white, then black, red or blue monochrome colors that are inserted like a painting to transform everyday objects. Strongly inspired by wabi sabi, her original work as a visual artist asserts itself in the evocation of a permeability. A demanding artist, whose abundant universe is to be discovered.

L'ATELIER DU MERCANTOUR in Saint-Martin-Vésubie is a place for creativity in wood. Its vast choice of turned, engraved and laser-cut objects will seduce you with their originality and quality. These unique pieces are ideal for dressing up your home with elegance and originality. In addition to the creations on offer, the workshop also offers woodturning courses. Classes enable beginners and initiates alike to perfect their art under the aegis of talented craftsmen. This workshop is a must for woodworking enthusiasts in the Alpes-Maritimes.

Denis Voeux is a santonnier, a real one! For him, it's not a profession, but rather a state of being. You have to give your santon a soul so that it doesn't stand still. He has his own special touch. He draws inspiration from people he knows. Once he's made his choice, he's determined to succeed, because he always asks his model to agree. The first will be his maternal grandfather when he comes back from mushrooming. He takes photos. And he always offers the first santon to his model. He figures he's lucky to be part of the happy moments in people's lives. Maybe that's why he makes almost all of them with a smile.

Toulon is home to the HENRY-NOEL AUBRY arts and crafts studio. This mosaic artist and painter offers monumental creations, paintings and drawings. He regularly organizes exhibitions in various galleries in France, notably in Paris. He also takes part in events such as the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art, where his studio is open to the public. HENRY-NOEL AUBRY also offers workshops in contemporary mosaic creation, both in France and abroad, such as in Montreal, Canada. His work is recognized and appreciated, and he is often invited to take part in events and give lectures on the history of mosaics.

The thirties have left us many beautifully crafted art objects. This antique designer specializes in the furniture and objects of this era, Bohemia crystal, real crystal crystal Lalique, superb silverware, Limoges porcelain dishes signed and jewels worn by beautiful amazons.

This boutique offers Provençal dishes in tones of land, blue or green, bouquets of flower flowers, delightful basketry objects, glassware, lamps and various decorative objects always of great taste.

Gréasque is home to CALICABO, an arts and crafts workshop. CALICABO's pieces are made entirely by hand, in meditative silence. Mainly turned on a potter's wheel, they are then fired in an electric kiln. After the first firing, the pieces are glazed one by one with several passes of different glazes, then fired a second time. Each piece is unique, revealing surprises when the kiln is opened. Firing stoneware and clay in general is a complex process that demands humility and creates unique creations.

Walter Arlaud's work is a veritable immersion in the wilderness of the mountains and Nordic countries. Thanks to his mastery of watercolor, oil and charcoal, this attentive observer captures the very essence of alpine and aquatic fauna. His animals, be they chamois, bears or salmon, blend seamlessly into strikingly realistic landscapes. From the bewitching softness of a Scottish undergrowth to the abrupt majesty of an Alpine peak, Walter Arlaud transports us with rare talent into a natural world of breathtaking beauty.

A very pretty Arlesian boutique where artistic talent is on display, and know-how and creativity are shared for a local, ethical and committed shopping experience. The lavender spindles of one of the designers, Elsa Lenthal, need no introduction, as do the furniture of Flor do Sertào, the candles of Vagabondages Atelier, the photos of Virginie Ovessian, the Ecume soap factory, the ceramics of Pauline Perrin, the works of Patricia Piard and the wicker wonders of Vannerie Vergan. An essential shopping stop with a difference in the city of Arles.

As soon as you walk through the door of this charming boutique, you are on a journey. Everything here reminds us of vacations. Marie, the adorable owner, unearths nuggets from her travels in the Maghreb, highlighting the know-how and craftsmanship of Morocco, Tunisia, etc. Vases, dishes, basketry, clay, raffia, brass and so many other beautiful things. Marie highlights this precious craft, with a concern for ethics and respect. Bahia Home is worth the detour, to discover absolutely!

Alexis Mathelin is one of the last remaining glassblowers. Only a hundred or so remain in France. After training at the Cristallerie Lalique, he completed his training with Mr. Gambier, whose workshop he took over in Caussols. He creates one-of-a-kind pieces, sold locally or in art galleries and boutiques in France and Europe. He welcomes you to his intimate Caussols workshop, by appointment, to talk about his art and his passion.

The boutique is located in the heart of the village. It's a family story: the grandfather, a pioneer at the time, set up an artisanal perfume and toilet soap factory in Gourdon, using southern essences. Today, the ATELIER-boutique produces a wide range of natural candles (candles, melts, tablets), designed with soy wax, which is more ecological and healthy, and has the particularity of diffusing fragrances incomparably well.

Near the village's main square, Boucan celebrates ceramics and beekeeping. In her workshop, Eléonore has created a warm and friendly atmosphere for her pieces. Cups, bowls, plates and vases fit perfectly into a decor where wood and stone blend harmoniously. These pieces stand out for their originality and will easily dress up any table. Don't miss the honey from Robert, her father, whose beehives are located in the commune. A beautiful store that combines craftsmanship and the environment.

The place is extraordinary. In the basement of a medieval rampart house, with its low ceilings and massive beams, Damien Vigroux perpetuates the skills of POTTERY and earthenware in his workshop, whose floor is formed by a natural rock. Shelves display pieces turned, decorated and fired on site. Vases, bowls, jugs, cutlery, decorative objects and, of course, the emblematic hedgehog are all on display. Damien can carry out all your work to order. You can also visit his online store.

Le Garde-Temps, Thierry Gibernon's watchmaking workshop, is a little gem in Gardanne. Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000, Thierry Gibernon set up shop in 2001 and was awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label. Specializing in the repair of watches, clocks and pendulums, the workshop offers top-quality work, carried out to the highest standards by the master watchmaker himself. Sharing knowledge is essential at Le Garde-Temps, where each antique timepiece reveals its secrets. With a 2-year guarantee, you can trust this craftsman to bring your treasures back to life.

Ismael Costa is one of the artists who are taking part in the adventure "La traversée des arts". And every first Saturday of the month, they open their doors. Don't hesitate, his works are a great sunshine during the cold winter months. They are portraits invaded by very bright colours: turquoises, yellows, reds. He says that these colours come to him from childhood, that he likes contrasts. He works with flat tints and the clothes are made of splashes.

Here we cut natural stone from French quarries to embellish your garden and your home. Fountains, fireplaces, animal sculptures, pediments. We find all styles from the old to the revisited. We find large pieces: wash house, pergolas, vaults, pillars. We dress the exterior, but also the interior with stairs, window frames. You can also order custom-made ornaments, even on a very large scale, in old or new stones that the craftsmen then patinate. Come and discover the landscaped park of 3 hectares.

Pascale, self-taught, used to be an actress, then she met a painter in Paris who taught her furniture painting and the Renaissance style. In 2012, she arrived in the South. She was looking for a studio, she was lucky to find one, in the crossing of the arts. As painting on furniture is not too trendy anymore, she now does frescoes and trompe-l'oeil, but also Art Deco or dripping (more modern, big paint flow).

Frédéric Lardeau works with many different species depending on the object he is going to create (green wood that he turns in a certain way so that it does not crack). What he likes is to rough up the surface of his bowls and pots. He grates, paints, smoothes. Some pieces are very design, especially when he uses paint that gives a lacquered effect. And for those who have the soul of a cabinetmaker, come and take a course to discover the rudiments of this very old trade.

Ceramic artist, Laurène has been working with Saint Amand stoneware and red stoneware for 7 years. Her creations are articulated around great themes such as the mountain, the sea, the sky, the fire and space and are in turn embellished with wood, copper, cork and leather. A natural inspiration for unique handcrafted pieces to be discovered on her online store as well. Laurène also gives courses for children and adults who wish to renew a very particular link with the earth.

Atelier Bernex was founded in 1998. Today, it is run by two artist-craftsmen, Marie-Pierre and Cyrille, who create practical and decorative ceramics. All products are hand-crafted according to Provencal know-how, in the tradition of the art manufactures of the late ^19th century. Various pieces are available for sale, on site or on the workshop's website. You can buy bowls, cups, pitchers, plates, vases and pots. The creations are contemporary yet steeped in tradition, with clean lines and bright colors.

Philippe Franc perpetuates an ancestral Provencal tradition, that of the lavender spindles that were made in the 18th century to perfume the linen in the wardrobes, replaced today by the sachets. The spindles of the Maison Franc are elegant and precious crafts. The fresh lavender stems are hand-woven with satin or velvet ribbon, the collections are available in all colours, gold and silver as well and in several sizes. Each spindle is unique, a little piece of Provence to bring back in your luggage

Through skilled hands and exceptional craftsmanship, each piece of shaped dinnerware becomes a unique work of art, meticulously created and destined to stand the test of time. The craftswoman's aim is to offer you a collection of tableware that illuminates the table with a varied palette of colors. Here you'll find handcrafted pottery in glazed earthenware. Poterie l'Arlequin offers in-store purchases only. No online sales service.