Guided tour of the Manufacture des Gobelins
Do this because
- Discover the meticulousness of the craftworkers
- Learn about the history and the techniques of this art
- Get exclusive access to the backstages
What to expect
L'enclos des Gobelins it's 80 artists, 23,000 shades of color, 600 furnished French Republic palaces and 3 factories with a unique and traditional expertise in weaving which endures and grows over time. Dedicated to the furnishing and decorating in tapestry and carpets of official palaces, the factories have since 1900 made more than 2,000 masterpieces.
The Gobelins Manufactory fashions tapestries by using the high-warp technique; the Beauvais Manufacture however uses the low-warp method; and the Soap Manufactory specializes in carpet weaving.
Your tour guide will take you to the nearest loom-warp craft-site, by taking you two of three active workshops! Open your eyes wide and gaze at the meticulousness with which the craftworkers practice their art.
The delicate handling of the spindle, comb, and traced design; the perfect mastery of knots; the meticulous positioning of the mirror which is used to look over work in progress; as well as the preparation of the "warp"--all these techniques turn the human hand into the accomplished artist hand and the majestic machine into a delicate, high-end instrument.
You'll understand why the completion of a piece is proudly famous. After years of work, the masterpiece can be delivered, and the artist can finally look upon his work which, until then, can only be appreciated with frugality as conventional smoothing methods dictate.
Important to know
- In a period of temporary display, this visit gives you free access to the current exhibition
- Latecomers risk missing the tour as tours are neither reschedulable nor refundable
- No wheelchair access for this tour (presence of stairs)
What’s included
Entry ticket to the Manufacture des Gobelins
Guided tour in French
Exclusive backstage access
What’s not included
Personal expenses
Transfers
Tips
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
CULTIVAL
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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