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Paris: in the shadow of the Bastille
In the neighbourhood of the historically famous Bastille, a variety of craftspeople and places devoted to the promotion and discovery of craftsmanship can be found. Plan a trip to explore a variety of crafts, from leatherworking to featherworking, and finish with a drink in a coffee shop turned ceramics studio.
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Master Artisan
Patrick Maury & Chantal Duclert
Lacquerer
Innovative while keeping the tradition thriving, Chantal and Patrick are known for inventing their own lacquering technique.
47 Rue Saint-Sabin,
75011 Paris, France By appointment only More
75011 Paris, France By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Constantin Laan
Cabinetmaker
Skilled cabinetmaking and a strong artistic fibre make Kostia and its creator Constentin Laan a studio worth discovering.
5 Cité de la Roquette,
75011 Paris, France By appointment only More
75011 Paris, France By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Michael Woolworth
Printmaker
Discover the art of printmaking, a craft that master artisan Michael Woolworth perpetuates working on his 19th century machines.
2 Rue de la Roquette, Passage du Cheval Blanc, Cour Février,
75011 Paris, France Monday to Friday 09:30 - 19:00 More
75011 Paris, France Monday to Friday 09:30 - 19:00 More
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Rising Star
Lucie Touré
Paper sculptor
Working with designers and brands on various creations, Lucie Touré gives paper sculpting a fresh and innovative twist.
20 rue Primo Levi,
75013 Paris, France By appointment only More
75013 Paris, France By appointment only More
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Shop
Le Viaduc des Arts
Home to the workshops of many diverse artisans, the Viaduc des Arts is a place dedicated to masterful craftsmanship.
1-129 Avenue Daumesnil,
75012 Paris, France Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 14:00 More
75012 Paris, France Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 14:00 More
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Rising Star
Julien Vermeulen
Featherworker
Located in the Viaduc des Arts, Julien Vermeulen perpetuates the rare craft of featherworking, or plummasserie in French.
Viaduc des Arts, 57 Avenue Daumesnil,
75012 Paris, France By appointment only More
75012 Paris, France By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Serge Amoruso
Leatherworker
With his workshop in the Viaduc des Arts, Serge Amoruso presents creations ranging from fashion accessories to small furniture.
37 Avenue Daumesnil,
75012 Paris, France Monday to Friday 10:00 - 19:00, Saturday 15:00 - 19:00 More
75012 Paris, France Monday to Friday 10:00 - 19:00, Saturday 15:00 - 19:00 More
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Shop
Atelier Geneviève
In the Atelier Geneviève, a coffee shop and a ceramic studio, you can have a drink, take a class and purchase a ceramic creation.
6 Rue Saint-Bernard,
75011 Paris, France Wednesday 14:00 - 20:00, Thursday and Friday 14:00 - 22:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 20:00 More
75011 Paris, France Wednesday 14:00 - 20:00, Thursday and Friday 14:00 - 22:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 20:00 More
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Master Artisan
Etienne Rayssac
Wood sculptor
Between innovation and tradition, Etienne Rayssac works on various projects, from historical monuments to interior design.
8 Rue Faidherbe,
75011 Paris, France By appointment only More
75011 Paris, France By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Marie Berthouloux
Embroiderer
Marie Berthouloux specialises in textile design and metallic embroidery, creating various artworks in her studio Ekceli.
41 Rue du Rempart,
29200 Brest, France By appointment only More
29200 Brest, France By appointment only More
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Rising Star
Rose Ekwé
Textile creator
In her studio, textile creator Rose Ekwé weaves with compostable fibres and researches new ways to spin ecological yarns from linen, hemp and seaweed.
6 Grande-Rue,
92310 Sèvres, France By appointment only More
92310 Sèvres, France By appointment only More
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Atelier
Tzuri Gueta
Textile crafting
Textile creator Tzuri Gueta not only creates silicone jewellery and home accessories, but he also patented a new technique of blowing silicone into his lace creations.
1 Avenue Daumesnil,
75012 Paris, France By appointment only More
75012 Paris, France By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Nicolas Marischael
Silversmith
Former Olympic water polo athlete turned silversmith, Nicolas Marischael restores bespoke jewellery, tableware and accessories dating back to the 18th century.
87 Avenue Daumesnil,
75012 Paris, France Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 12:00/14:00 - 19:00By appointment only More
75012 Paris, France Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 12:00/14:00 - 19:00By appointment only More
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