Step 3: Manufacture nationale de Sèvres
On the banks of the Seine, the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres reveals the rare techniques of the ceramicists who still shape porcelain and exceptional pieces today. Between active workshops, historical collections, and contemporary creations, the site tells the story of the continuity of high-level artistic craftsmanship.
1-hour tour, free admission
On the edge of the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in the western suburbs of Paris, the town of Sèvres is home to the rich collections of the Ceramics Museum, created in the early 19th century by the scientist Alexandre Brongniart, and the incredible historic Sèvres Manufacture. Founded during the reign of Louis XV, it was renowned throughout Europe for the incomparable quality of its porcelain. Since January 2025, Sèvres and the Mobilier national have joined forces to form a new public entity dedicated to decorative arts and fine crafts: Les Manufactures nationales – Sèvres & Mobilier national.
A collection of 55,000 pieces testifying to exceptional craftsmanship
Located at the gates of Paris, the museum exhibits an exceptional collection of 55,000 pieces from the Middle Ages to the present day, sourced from all over the world. On the ground floor, East and West mingle to reveal the richness of ceramics from their origins to the 16th century.
On the 1st floor, pride of place is given to magnificent collections of European earthenware and porcelain. Contemporary creators are also featured with a varied program of temporary exhibitions.
Behind the scenes, Sèvres - Manufacture et Musée nationaux lets you discover the secrets of the famous Sèvres blue in its production workshops for Sèvres porcelain. You can also learn ceramic techniques through painting and modeling workshops. Enthusiasts can opt for a guided tour that reveals the secrets of this ancestral art.
Galerie de Sèvres in Paris
While the Sèvres Showroom is open by appointment only, the Galerie de Sèvres welcomes you all year round in Paris, just a stone's throw from the Palais-Royal and the Louvre Museum.
You can admire the Manufacture's latest creations on display there. A showcase for the Manufacture's innovation and renewal in contemporary art and design, the Galerie de Sèvres pulses with the rhythm of monographic and thematic exhibitions.
Tableware is showcased through the ages at the MAD - Musée des arts décoratifs, in the heart of Paris.
Accessibility
Services adapted for the hearing impaired
Services adapted for the mentally impaired
Services adapted for the visually impaired
Accessible by wheelchair independently
Restroom + grab bar + circulation space
Price
Free for visitors with disabilities