Original pottery that is both decorative and useful. Marie Buatois, has a light, pretty and modern style. The atelier boutique is open daily year round+336.20.15.60.03
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The pottery has a stand in the markets of Menerbes (Thursday) and Joucas (Tuesday) and a good collection in Domaine de la Citadelle.

The art is kept alive by local producers who make and sell their creations in the region around Apt. near Apt

Pascale Mestre: works with a broad colour palette creating uniquely modern motifs Pascale Mestre - Hameau Les Cliers 84490 Saint Saturnin lès Apt T. 04 90 72 02 62 ou 06 76 37 60 78. Boutique de vente : route d’Apt Coustellet 84220

Christine Jouval-Marcel : works with a colour palette of blue and grey clays adding modernity to her creations Faïences Christine Jouval. 575 avenue Victor Hugo - Quartier des Ocres 84400 Apt T. 06 73 61 79 56 or christine-84@orange.fr

Yvonne Rigo working with her son fils Benoit specialise in thrown pottery made from mixed clay in the classic warm tones of the region, (yellows, oranges, browns) .Atelier de faïences Rigo - 98 rue de la République 84400 Apt T. 04 90 04 74 66‍ ‍faiences.rigo@orange.fr

Jean-Claude Savalli`; creates unique pieces with his special mosaic process. Faïencerie d’Apt - 20 rue Eugène Brunel 84400 Apt. T. 06 62 48 00 87‍ ‍faienceapt@sfr.fr. Site web : www.faience-apt.fr

Roussillon is a magnet for potters, given its history and association with ochre pigments, caused by iron oxide deposits in the sandy soil. Natural paints first used by prehistoric man, Ochres were also very popular at the time of the French Revolution.

You can visit Le Sentier des Ocres, a former quarry and walk through the brilliantly coloured sands.. Then shop at the gallery , Haut Village, Place du Castrum +33490056299. Courses and workshop are available at the Ochre Conservatory in the old Mathieu factory which dates from 1920.

Another pottery shop I love in Roussillon is Le Loir dans L’Arrosoir for the unique patterns and shapes of her pieces. +33781018048

The iconic pedestaled pottery seen in the villages and gardens of Provence is actually inspired by the Medici style vases of Italy. A community of artisans in Anduze, a village in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, are keeping alive the tradition and the shape is now very making the traditional vases with new glazes and finishes in addition to the classic style. The shape has also become popular for glasses, candles etc in addition to the traditional vases.

About a 90 minute drive from La Raffine, a visit to Anduze makes for an interesting day trip. There is even a Route du Vase d’Anduze to help you explore over a dozen different workshops around the village and the nearby towns.

I usually find what I want in La Poterie de la Madeleine which is reviving the work of the 18th century potters. Route de Nîmes, 30350 Lezan

Tél. : 04 66 61 63 44

Our main service (celadon) was collected over many years from Céramique Pichon in Uzès where they have been been making pottery since 1802 with beautiful glazes and shapes. They specialise in braiding and other decorative forms. A family business with a fascinating history which is in the throes of an important restructure.. +33466221186.

One can still find samples on auctions and in the antique markets from time to time. Hopefully they will reopen their workshop and store soon.

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Christine Dennel produces a wide range of everyday and decorative stoneware in her workshop in Bonnieux.  She uses a variety of the clays, color, texture, on a base of Puisaye sandstone, used by artisans since the 14th century.  Her coterie de grès is known for its durability in a and high-quality artisanal craftsmanship +33686745398

Born in Hamburg, Uwe Krause lives in Provence and has exhibited regularly in the region since 1973. You will find their workshop in Goult, a hidden gem in the heart of the Luberon, which is distinguished by the diversity of its talented artisans.

Uwe : Grès, pièces uniques modelées & tournées. Sculptures. Helga : Pièces utilitaires tournées, façonnées, décorées.

Circé workshop-boutique sells the sandstone pottery of Cyrielle Pardigon. Here small series of utilitarian objects and unique decorative pieces shaped by the wheel, by the pinch, 

Workshop-boutique open all year round (hours vary depending on the season).m+33695462331 or poteriecoustellet@gmail.com

Soleo pottery, produced at a small workshop in Aix-en-Provence, was the quintessential artisanal tableware from Provence. Each piece wasglazed and then hand-painted with the vibrant colors found in Provence to evoke herb-scented Mediterranean sunshine.

We have collected tableware for years and still love the vibrancy it brings to the table. Unfortunately they ceased trading in about 2015 but you can still find pieces in the antique markets and auctions. +33 4 42 93 04 54