Potter Patrick Blandin turns clay cups with his hands - Vallée de l'OgnonIn Passavant-la-Rochère, the La Rochère glassworks, the oldest in France still in operation, opens its doors to you. Here, master glassmakers have been perpetuating ancestral know-how by creating unique pieces for over five centuries. Witness the magic of glass transformation and discover the heritage of an exceptional craft.
The master glassmaker shapes molten glass - La Rochère - Vosges du SudTake a tour of our region’s workshops, art galleries and designer markets. Come and meet these talented craftspeople and share authentic moments with them. We’ve selected a few remarkable skills that illustrate the excellence of Haute-Saône craftsmanship. Cabinet-makers, for example, bring wood to life in furniture, decorative objects and even toys. Wrought-iron craftsmen create unique pieces, while potters and ceramists craft works of fine craftsmanship. Basket-makers perpetuate an age-old craft tradition with their wicker creations, and soap-makers innovate by combining traditional techniques with modernity to offer quality products.
