Poterie de Cliousclat

Poterie de Cliousclat is an earthenware factory in a small village in the Drôme region that has produced dishes and decorative items from local clay for over 100 years. The production facilities include storage basins for raw materials, workshops, and a historical kiln.

The factory was established in the early 1900s to bring together the scattered potteries that existed throughout the village. The business later secured its own clay deposits and was eventually recognized as a protected historical monument.

The pottery is deeply rooted in the local community and run by artisans who shape both everyday dishes and decorative objects from clay. Visitors can watch craftspeople at their wheels and see how they pass on their skills.

The site is open to visitors year-round and can be explored on foot, with the main buildings and kilns easily accessible to walk around. For those who want more detailed information, guided tours are available, but you can also wander freely on your own.

The site preserves a large kiln system specifically designed for mass production of dishes, allowing hundreds of plates and bowls to be fired at once. This technical solution was innovative for its time and shows how local craftspeople adapted industrial methods.

Location: Cliousclat

Website: http://lafabriquedecliou.com

GPS coordinates: 44.71560,4.83723

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28