Founded in 1821, the Faïencerie de Gien, located in Gien in the Loire Valley, is a flagship of French decorative arts rooted in its territory and recognised throughout the world. It made its name in the 19th century by creating tableware for the great aristocratic families of Europe. Its two-hundred-year-old craftsmanship and the exceptional quality of its earthenware are what make Gien truly outstanding. Today, the Faïencerie de Gien is renowned for its tableware collections, combining elegance and conviviality, as well as for gifts and delicate and contemporary decorative pieces. Gien invites you to enhance your day-to-day, to savour the moment and to cultivate a certain art of living.
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