Poterie Ravel

 © Poterie Ravel 

12 May 2022  |  Culture

Poterie Ravel - one of the oldest ceramic manufacturers in France

Destination the South of France, in Provence.

For more than 180 years, Poterie Ravel has been one of the oldest ceramic factories in France. Created in 1837, it is a family business for 5 generations who have forged an authentic and rare know-how in the heart of Provence, more precisely in Aubagne.

Poterie Ravel

 © Poterie Ravel 

Production chain controlled on site

The entire production chain is controlled on site, including the manufacture of the clay paste by the turner or moulder. All of the work is done by hand. Style, shape, thickness make Ravel pots showpieces for gardens, squares, terraces and indoor spaces.

Poterie Ravel

 © Poterie Ravel 

Factory tours

Discover the secrets of manufacturing Outside the month of August, you can visit the workshops for free every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. without an appointment. Estimated time: 30 min

Address: 8 avenue des Goums, 13400 Aubagne Tel: +33 (0)4 42 18 79 79 • Fax : +33 (0)4 42 82 42 01

Poterie Ravel

 © Poterie Ravel 

A beautiful place

In the heart of the city of Aubagne in Provence, the manufacture of Ravel covers more than 6,000m², it is the oldest and most authentic in the region.

Poterie Ravel

 © Poterie Ravel 

Artists in residence

I found here a magnificent place steeped in history, but above all workers of great skill, accompanied by real kindness. Gérard Traquandi, painter, sculptor, photographer

Many artists have stayed in residence and have created unique works. Among them, Christian Lacroix who signed in 2015 a series of ceramics "Mythology" India Mahdavi, designed the "Marble" collection, a series of vases.

Discover their works https://india-mahdavi.com

Matthieu Cosse, draftsman and painter. Check out his work: https://www.laparade.paris/carte-blanche-fr/matthieu-cosse-dw57z-hl4pa

Or:

Claire Basler: https://www.clairebasler.com

Pierre Marie Agin: https://www.pierremariestudio.com

Robert Rush: https://southwaystudio.com/robert-rush

Filipe Jardim: https://bigactive.com/artists/filipe-jardim/

Online purchase

If you can't come, you can buy online. Check out the site here: https://www.poterie-ravel.com/fr/12-collection

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