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Guardians of Provençal or Alpine know-how, many of the craftsmen and women of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur devote their lives to the production of objects according to the oldest methods or to creation. They express themselves through a multitude of techniques and a wide variety of materials: fabrics, wood, clay, stone or even iron. Some objects have achieved international renown: the pottery of Moustiers, the "santons" (Christmas crib figurines) of Aubagne, Provence fabrics... Come and discover their talent...


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Pottery, earthenware and tiles
Clay, which is of an exceptional quality in Provence, has allowed craftsmen to express their creative skills. [+]
The "santon"
Appearing for the first time in the 17th century, the Christmas crib figure (the "santon") rather reflects the spirit of Provence. [+]
Marseille soap
It is without doubt one of the world's best known products as well as a symbol of the past for Marseilles. [+]
Wooden furniture and toys
Wooden furniture from Provence is characterized by its slender forms, its curves, its abundance in floral motifs, its sheen and originally it used to have a utilitarian function : for kneading machines,... [+]
Provencal fabrics
Known as the "Indians", those fabrics from Provence whose shimmering colours haved charmed the whole world, they go back to a tradition imported from India in the 18th century. [+]
Sundials
Genuine works of art created long ago for telling the time, sundials did not withstand the birth of the mechanical clock. [+]
Cogolin pipes and carpets
For over 200 years, the Cogolin pipes have been modelled out of the best briars in the Maure massif. [+]
Design, creation : Systonic