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South of France: the artisanes shaping the character of Provence

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From the foothills of the Pyrenees to the breezy shores of the Côte d'Azur, the South of France is more than just a postcard-perfect escape: it is a vibrant world of tradition, colour and craft. This sunny itinerary takes you from Perpignan to Antibes, with inspiring stops in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, where craftswomen are keeping Provençal heritage alive. Along the way, visit workshops filled with hand-thrown ceramics, fragrant lavender creations, and woven textiles boasting Mediterranean hues. These makers share more than just their craft: they invite you into their story. Come for the sun and the lavender fields, stay for the savoir-faire, and leave with a piece of Southern soul. Whether you are a curious traveller or a true craft lover, this route will leave you feeling like a local: bronzed, inspired, and utterly enchanted.
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Muriel Persil
Based in Perpignan, Muriel Persil started her craft career as a painter before switching to ceramics...
12 Rue Eugène Sue, 66000, Perpignan, France
By appointment only
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Helen Green
Inspired by nature, history and the use of local raw materials, Helen Green creates wonders in her M...
3 Rue du Verseau, 34090, Montpellier, France
By appointment only
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artisan
Amandine Camp
Amandine Camp will introduce you to the profession of a book restoration, a fading craft that remain...
17 Bis Boulevard Jean Mermoz, 84000, Avignon, France
By appointment only
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Elsa Lenthal
Specialising in the creation of lavender spindles, an ancestral Provençal technique, Elsa Lenthal ce...
25 Rue du 4 Septembre, 13200, Arles, France
Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00
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artisan
Nell Beale
Nell Beale creates classic furniture with a twist: colours and patterns are her signature, bringing ...
29 Chemin de Malouesse, 13080, Aix-en-Provence, France
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
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artisan
Harumi Sugiura
Mastering pleating techniques, Harumi Sugiura gives fabric a third dimension, using natural dyes to ...
52 Rue Levat, 13003, Marseille, France
By appointment only
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Kim Anh Le Thi
Meet Kim Anh Le Thi, a basketweaver inspired by her fashion background, who experience with tradtion...
12 rue de Limans, 83400, Hyères, France
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-19:00
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artisan
Muriel Lovo
Based in Antibes, Muriel Lovo is a ceramicist who developed her own technique: weaving porcelain thr...
1356 chemin de Saint Maymes, 6600, Antibes, France
By appointment only
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