Clignancourt porcelain

Clignancourt is a porcelain manufactory located on Rue du Mont-Cenis and Rue Marcadet in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. The remaining structures show the layout of a late 1700s production facility with kilns, workshop areas, and spaces where artisans crafted tableware and decorative pieces.

Pierre Deruelle founded the porcelain factory in 1767 as a workshop in Montmartre. In 1775 it gained protection from the Count d'Artois, the brother of the King, which brought prestige and royal sponsorship to the operation.

The factory produced fine porcelain pieces marked with a windmill symbol that later changed to royal initials when it gained royal patronage. Workers here created tableware and decorative objects that reflected the tastes of Parisian society during the late 1700s.

The buildings were designated as historical monuments in 1965 and are part of the Montmartre neighborhood accessible on foot. The site sits in a hilly area, so comfortable shoes are recommended for exploring the surroundings.

Examples of porcelain produced here are displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, including decorative table pieces with floral designs. These works show that pieces created at this location were recognized and valued far beyond Paris.