Salamandre, porcelaine de Limoges
Mr Chauvel has a passion for porcelain. He makes thimbles and pendants and decorates small dishes, cups, and table services manufactured in Haute-Vienne by member firms of the Limoges Porcelain Routes network. Located close to Saint-Etienne Cathedral, in the historic, tourist and pedestrian area of La Cité, the Salamandre studio invites visitors to discover real Limoges porcelain made in keeping with long-standing traditions. The Cité district is steeped in history and boasts some exceptional architecture near the Museum of Fine Arts, the botanical gardens of the Bishops’ Palace, the Maison de l’Email (House of Enamel) and the banks of the Vienne with their specially created footpaths.
Demonstration of the stages of the porcelain manufacturing process: casting, glazing and decoration. Guided tours possible for groups, free of charge.
Visitors can choose from a wide selection of Limoges porcelain items including: gifts, souvenirs, jewellery, tableware and regional products. The workshop covers 80 m² on the ground floor of a secure building.
Open all year from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 7 pm without interruption from May to October, and from 2 pm to 7 pm from November to April.
Free admission.
Tours in English.
Small souvenirs and promotional objects (magnets, key rings etc.). 100% made on site.
Capacity for groups of up to 15 people. Tours organised with the help of Limoges Tourist Office.