Museum housing an old 19th century kiln, classified as a historical monument, to learn more about the manufacture of porcelain.
This museum, run by the Espace Porcelaine association, houses a former 19th-century round kiln, listed as a Monument Historique. 20 meters high and over 7 meters wide, this remarkably well-preserved vestige, unique in France, gives an idea of the human activity and mastery of fire required to operate this brick monster. In a single batch, the kiln could fire 10,000 to 15,000 pieces of porcelain at two different temperatures for a full week. The museum boasts a permanent collection of captioned archive photographs, as well as a touch screen with a diagram explaining the flame's path through the kiln.
Further information
Opening time and information on CASKET OVEN MUSEUM
Open all year round. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 5:30pm. Closed on public holidays. Free for children under 12. Adults: €4.50. 2.50 € for students. Guided tours for groups of 10 or more, duration 1h30, €8 per person, €3 for students, free for children under 12.
Message from Management
The Casseaux kiln museum is a listed site dedicated to one of the world's most famous ceramics, Limoges porcelain.
This 19th-century industrial building traces the history of this art industry through its technical and artistic aspects, as well as its social history.
Since it was opened to the public in 1992, the Casseaux kiln has been managed by the Espace Porcelaine association, whose mission is to protect and promote the industrial heritage of Limoges porcelain.
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