Located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, at 42 Avenue des Gobelins to be exact, the Gobelins Manufactory is a tapestry workshop. It was King Henri IV who decided to establish the royal Gobelins manufactory, completed in 1601. The Gobelins manufactory was later joined by the Mobilier National (the national furniture collection), created by Colbert and Louis XIV in 1663, as well as the Beauvais and Savonnerie manufactories. Tapestry production has never stopped: around twenty weavers still work in Paris, and another twenty in Beauvais. They preserve the age-old techniques in their craft.
Highlights
The Gobelins tapestries
The Gobelins Gallery's collections comprise nearly 200,000 pieces. Beyond the historic setting itself, you'll delight in discovering the work of the weavers, perfectionists who are passionate about their craft. You'll be struck by the precision and beauty of the tapestries, even if you're not usually drawn to this art form.
The Mobilier National
Thousands of pieces from the royal storerooms and imperial furniture collections are preserved at the Mobilier National. Armchairs, writing desks, console tables, chandeliers, vases, and clocks... you'll discover numerous pieces of furniture made for Marie-Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, in the 18th century, as well as for Empress Eugénie de Montijo in the 19th century.
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Tips
Before heading to the Gobelins manufactory, it's recommended to book your tickets online or at FNAC in advance to make sure you're admitted. While you're in the neighborhood, take the opportunity to explore, a little further on, the Butte-aux-Cailles, with its romantic little streets and street art.
How to get there
Located in the Place d'Italie neighborhood, the Gobelins manufactory is accessible by public transport: take metro line 7 and get off at the "Les Gobelins" station, or bus lines 27, 47, 83, or 91.
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