Pottery Day Out in Saint Quentin la Poterie
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Shopping & GiftsDuring our recent stay at Mas d’Augustine in Langudoc-Roussillion, we took a quick drive to check out the nearby village of Saint Quentin la Poterie. Saint Quentin has had a history of pottery making for centuries. Kilns (where the clay is baked) date back to the 13th century here.
…Continue reading here for Ashley’s photos and discover why you too might want to visit this village of pottery makers, located just a few minutes outside of Uzés. The Saint Quentin la Poterie market is on Tuesday mornings.
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