Gien Pottery Museum, Gien
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Gien: castle and old town
4 attractions · 3h 47min · transit route
Tickets ~€17
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About Gien Pottery Museum
The Gien Pottery Museum is housed in a former 19th-century paste storage cellar of the Faïencerie de Gien, a ceramics factory founded in 1821 by Englishman Thomas Hulm on the banks of the Loire. The museum displays over 200 years of earthenware production, from early utilitarian pieces to the refined decorative works that earned gold medals at the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition. Visitors can see pieces featuring the distinctive deep-blue Bleu de Gien glaze, Japanese-inspired designs, nacreous finishes, and sculptural barbotine works.
Gien Pottery Museum — Planning Your Visit
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Museum Visit
RecommendedGuided Tour
Reservation required. Combined factory and museum guided visit available on select days.
Family Package
Family TicketIncludes 2 adults and 2 children (ages 7-15).
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 3 nearby attractions for a full day
From €17 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The Faïencerie de Gien is a member of the Comité Colbert, France's exclusive body of about 90 luxury heritage houses that includes brands like Hermès, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton. It is the only earthenware manufacturer in the group.
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