Enjoy a complementary fully guided tour to discover the secrets that have made Limoges porcelain famous the world over. Hidden away in Aixe sur Vienne, in the heart of the Limousin region, «La Maison de la Porcelaine» invites you to discover and share with us the passion of porcelain. Step into an authentic factory, housed in a beautifully restored Limoges residence.

Our staff is prepared to immerse you in the chemistry of earth, water and fire in the manufacturing of porcelain. Enjoy a fascinating behind the scenes tour meeting the skilled craftspeople who cast and decorate the porcelain.
You will be given the history and shown the various techniques used in porcelain production. We still manufacture the porcelain as it was centuries ago - entirely by hand.
We will reveal the secret of true «grand feu» porcelain which took over 400 years for the Western world to discover.

Finally, you will have the opportunity tobrowse around in our 1000m2 showroom, where our complete product range is on display. You will find plain and decorated porcelain, high quality and seconds, tableware and novelty items.

We offer over 200 dinner services, sold in sets or as open stock, including traditional 18th century patterns. Should you require additional pieces in the future, we guarantee the availability of patterns. From the lower level to the attic, your choice to make a purchase amongst over 10,000 items is endless.
Special orders and personalized items orne, however, please allow for additional Lime. «La Maison de la Porcelaine manufactures «Porcelaine du Lys Royal» and offers it to you at wholesale Our specialization in porcelain coupled with our savoir-faire and geable staff guarantees you the best value for your money. Corne share
the passion with us.


FACTORY:
free guided factory tour all year round monday to friday at 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.
No visit on saturday, sunday and public holidays
July and August additional visit at 11 A.M., 4 P.M. 5 P.M.
Prior group bookings necessary.

SHOP:
Open all year round monday to saturday all day from 9:30 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Open sundays in December,
closed November 1st, December 25th and January 1st
April 1st to September open 7 day a week including public holidays
closed Mars 1stsunday and public holidays : 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. / 3 P.M. to 7 P.M.