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.
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.
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
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.
Artists in residence
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
