Copper and silver workshop

To discover the age-old techniques of working with copper and silver, first of all see an introductory film (English/French) on the subject of copperware, followed by a presentation about copper and its advantages in the world of gastronomy, rounding off with a tour of the workshop to see a “repousseur” at work and a silversmith, who will describe how the pieces are manufactured…

-Days and times: Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri, from 10am to 4pm -Length of visit: approx. 1 hr -Number of participants/group: minimum 10, maximum 30 pax -Price: 7€

Additional information: -Groups only -Visits in French and English -Bookings 3 weeks in advance: 01 43 40 20 20 or by e-mail to atelier-du-cuivre@aol.com -Address : 111 avenue Daumesnil – 75012 PARIS -Access : M° Gare de Lyon or Reuilly-Diderot

-Website: www.viaduc-des-arts.com (Paris workshop) -www.atelierducuivre.com (general website – main workshop at Villedieu-les-Poêles)

Janrys (Cabinet-makers)

The craftsmen of Janrys cabinet-makers give you an opportunity to see them at work in their studio and discover their current creations: they could be in the process of working on marquetry techniques, art deco objects for interior decoration, or a range of other projects…

-Days and times: all year round except August – Mon to Fri. -Length of visit: approx. 10-15 min -Number of participants/visit: min. 5 – max. 15 -Price: free

Additional information: - Groups and individual visits - In French; possibility of other languages if an interpreter accompanies the group -Bookings on 01 43 43 11 96 or janrys@wanadoo.fr

-Address: 89 rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine (11th) -Access: M° Bastille

NB: visits subject to availability of craftsmen

Maison du Vitrail (Stained-glass window making)

The Master Glazier, Monsieur Andrieux, talks about the skills and expertise developed by the artists-craftspeople who create, work and restore stained glass. Three main stages: painting on glass, leading and glass cutting…

-Days and times: all year, on Saturdays, from 2.30pm to 5pm -Length of visit: between 2hrs and 2hrs 30mins -Number of participants/group: 28 pax maximum -Group tariff: 300€

Additional information: -Mainly for groups -Visits in French -Bookings on 01 42 50 88 03 or e-mail to lamaisonduvitrail@wanadoo.fr

-Address: 69 rue Desnouettes – 75015 PARIS
-Access: M° Porte de Versailles (l.12)

-Website: www.maison-du-vitrail.com

Manufactures Nationales des Gobelins de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie (Carpet-making and tapestry)

Guided tour of the three workshops (Gobelins, Beauvais, Savonnerie) by official guides from the Centre des Monuments Nationaux with technical and historical explanations about the weaving trade. The craftspeople will talk about their expertise.

-Days and times: Individuals: all year, on Tue, Wed and Thu, except public holidays, with departure at 2pm and 2.45pm; Groups: prebookable at 2.15pm or 2.30pm. -Length of visit: 1hr30mins -Number of participants/group: 30 pax maximum -Price: adults: 8€, 6€ (under-26s) and free for under-7s

Additional information: -For all (trade requests, contact Mme Leprette); disabled visitors: call for details -Individual visits in French only -Foreign languages: English, Spanish, Russian, on request for groups -Bookings for groups on 01 44 54 19 33. Person in charge of visits: M. Régis Lépany

-Address: 42 avenue des Gobelins – 75013 PARIS -Access: buses 27, 47, 83 and 91; M° Gobelins and Corvisart