Culinary Earthenware from Vallauris in Provence on Sale

Take advantage of this Remember Provence special promotion on handmade Vallauris culinary pottery and quality jacquard tea towels. The potter is ready to ship terracotta oven dishes (also available in white earthenware), casserole dishes and daubieres. Take advantage of a 20% discount before March 9, 2025.

Vallauris was the capital of culinary pottery in Provence for centuries until the 1960s, when Picasso and other artists decided to make art pottery in the city.

“Currently, our potter is the only one perpetuating the tradition of culinary pots, and this is an exclusive partnership with Remember Provence. One of our famous French chefs has bought many for his prestigious restaurants (Paris, St Tropez, Gordes), and I’m quite proud we can keep this craftsmanship going.” ~ Marie Helene Beriot, Founder and Manager, Remember Provence.

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History of Vallauris Earthenware

Vallauris Golfe-Juan – “city of 100 potters” – is a tourist town on the French Riviera between Antibes and Cannes. Its name (Valauria in Provencal) means “the golden valley.” Divided into two parts: the old centre of Vallauris and the seaside section running from the port along the Côte d’Azur towards Antibes.

The original pottery of Vallauris is traditional culinary ceramics likely created during the Roman era thanks to nearby clay deposits.

In the 16th century, Italian families from Genoa settled in the city after a deadly epidemic. This timeframe saw the beginning of pottery activity by individual artisans.

In the 17th century, the pottery craft activity developed further, becoming a significant economic driver of the city. This is the birth of the pottery tradition of Vallauris that continues today.

The advent of the railway in the 19th century helped the potters organize commercial enterprises. They worked in large factories and exported their production. Utensils and kitchen containers became the specialty of Vallauris. This terracotta pottery enamelled with a clear glaze is the distinct “trademark” of the town’s pottery.