A celebration of the French tradition of crafsmanship through a lavish and detailed look at a select group of artisans and the wonderful work that they produce
The Grands Ateliers de France is an elite association devoted to promoting excellence and craftsmanship. Founded in 1993, it now brings together sixty-eight artisans and ateliers, representing more than ninety different craft disciplines. Specially selected by their peers, its members share a passion for the arts, a supreme attention to detail, and a desire to preserve France's cultural heritage for future generations.
These accomplished men and women are acknowledged to have mastered all aspects of their chosen field, producing one-of-a-kind works or limited editions of the very highest quality. Conservation and restoration are mainstays of their careers, but so are creation and innovation. This book introduces a diverse array of talents and captures them at work in their studios and workshops. 
Engravers and printmakers, cabinetmakers and upholsterers, weavers and jewelers are just some of the people whose working lives are showcased here, from bookbinder Jacky Vignon to harpsichord-maker Reinhard von Nagel, form the elegant laquerwork of Catherine Nicolas to the couture umbrellas and parasols of Michel Heurtault.

Master Artisans of the Grands Ateliers de France

Arts & Photography

Bergeron, Jean

Laulhère, Catherine

History & Criticism

Thames&Hudson

A very complete kaleidoscope of Brittany, this book makes us breathe the coastal spray as much as the scent of the undergrowth. Our discovery of Brittany is a pretext to recharge your batteries between emerald sea, moors, cliffs, medieval cities, remains of prehistory, castles, rivers or locks. There are many natural reserves and exceptional sites of rare beauty. Immersion in nature, this book is an invitation to take a walk in the fresh air.

Bretagne (Artist Monographs Flexi)

Photography & Video

Koenemann

A very complete kaleidoscope of Provence, this book makes us breathe in the scent of lavender fields as much as that of markets. Provence, from its mountainous massifs to the Grande Bleue, from the mythical small islands to the wild landscapes of the Camargue or the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, holds the promise of always dazzling us. Immersion in nature, this book is an invitation to take a walk in the fresh air.

Provence (Spectacular Places Flexi)

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