Historic silversmith atelier visit in Paris

Silversmith Jean-Pierre Cottet-Dubreuil opens the doors of his maison Richard Orfèvre for a tour and a chance to make your own silver spoon. Jean-Pierre will first receive you in his maison, located in Parisian district of goldsmiths, and give some historical explanations related to his profession and district. He will also share the history of Richard Orfèvre. Then, the visitors go to his workshop, where they can attend a demonstration and participate in the making process of a coffee or tea spoon after having chosen the model. The spoon will be shipped free of charge to metropolitan France.

Jean-Pierre Cottet-Dubreuil has dreamed of working in a silversmith maison since he was a child. Now proprietor of Richard Orfèvre, originally founded in 1910, Jean-Pierre invites you for a tour of his maison in the historic district of Parisian goldsmiths. After some explanations of his profession and district, Jean-Pierre will present the history of his maison and share the passion that has driven him for all these years. He will also do a presentation of Richard Orfèvre collections and contemporary creations. Visitors will be able to move around and see a presentation of various goldsmithing manufacturing techniques.