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.

Apt became a centre for ceramics in the eighteenth century linked to the abundance of its clays and ochres pigments. The technique of marbling different became a speciality. The traditional creations were often in the Baroque style of Louis XVI, decorated with foliage, fruits and small figurines. of Louis XVI inspiration.

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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