Sancerre

Artisanal Pottery & Manor Houses

This collection highlights the artistic and architectural heritage of the Sancerre region, centered around the historic pottery hub of La Borne. It features Renaissance-era estates like the Château de Beaujeu and the 15th-century foundations of Château de Villattes. The list focuses on the local tradition of wood-fired stoneware, showcasing the workshops of independent artisans who continue centuries-old techniques. The journey through the Berry countryside concludes with the viticulture of Sury-en-Vaux at the family-run Domaine Bizet.

Château de Beaujeu

A 16th-century Renaissance manor house in Sens-Beaujeu featuring traditional French gardens and architecture dating back to 1566.

Château de Villattes

A historic estate in Léré with architectural elements from the 15th and 17th centuries, surrounded by traditional agricultural grounds.

Françoise Blain

Ceramic workshop based in the pottery village of La Borne, specializing in stoneware created with traditional wood-firing techniques.

Nidosh Petra van Heesbeen

Contemporary pottery studio focusing on hand-built stoneware and unique glazes.

Karina Schneiders

Studio specializing in functional and decorative stoneware, utilizing high-temperature firing methods typical of the region.

Jean-Claude Cartier

Artisan workshop known for traditional stoneware vessels and sculptural pieces crafted in the La Borne tradition.

Machiko

Workshop of Machiko Hagiwara, known for blending Japanese ceramic aesthetics with local wood-firing traditions.

Corinne Decoux

Ceramic studio focused on stoneware and porcelain, often featuring natural textures and wood-fired finishes.

Pierre Jaggi

Studio of a master potter specializing in large-scale stoneware and traditional kiln firing techniques.

Jacques Laroussinie

Workshop producing artisanal ceramics that maintain the region's long-standing heritage of stoneware craftsmanship.

Domaine Bizet

Family-owned winery in Sury-en-Vaux producing Sancerre AOC wines, specifically Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.