If you have been to Provence, you may know its beauty. If you have never been to Provence, you could imagine it. Fields of lavender and poppy, the smell of thyme, and sunshine illuminating medieval villages with terra cotta roof tiles called tuiles. There are other hallmarks that define Provence - from local honey and Provençal fabric to carafes of rosé and Banon, the small round goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves. Do you notice a theme here? Provence's gifts come directly from mother nature via artisans honing these crafts for a millennial. With Provence being a rich source of clay deposits, one of the most famous of these hallmarks is Provençal pottery and a town called Anduze has built a worldwide reputation as the capital of pottery. Located in Provence between the Mediterranean Sea and the foot of the Cévennes mountain range, the history of Anduze pottery dates back to the 17th century, when the region was inspired by Italian Medici vases and was originally designed to plant orange and lemon trees for gardens and orange groves around aristocratic properties. La Poterie de La Madeleine from Anduze is the pinnacle of original Anduze pottery where the Madeleine vases exemplify craftsmanship, passion and respect for their history. They are majestic vases, they still adorn gardens at the Palace de Versailles and will forever be a beloved hallmark of Provence. With our company's history rooted in Provence - understanding that François was born in Apt and visiting often means spending time and meals with his parents, brother and his family, his cousins, his friends... it made sense for us to bring into our company the potteries that defined François' childhood. So we have.
