Manufacture nationale de Sèvres
National porcelain manufactory in Sèvres: the ceramics museum is closed for renovation, but the workshops can be visited by reservation.
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About the museum
The porcelain manufactory was founded in the 18th century at Vincennes, then moved to Sèvres in 1756 under the protection of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour. There it produced dinner services, vases and decorative objects for the courts of Europe, and developed celebrated porcelain techniques such as Sèvres blue.
After the Revolution, it became a state establishment. Alexandre Brongniart, appointed director in 1800, founded a museum in 1824 to bring together ceramics from all periods and countries; today it is the Musée national de Céramique. Its collections are among the richest of their kind in the world.
The manufactory is now part of the Cité de la céramique – Sèvres & Limoges, a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. The manufactory still produces art craft pieces and works with contemporary artists and designers. The museum is closed for renovation until 2030, while some workshops remain open to visitors.
Highlights
- Guided visit of two production workshops with the artisans
- Porcelain manufactory in operation since the 18th century
- Ceramics collections from around the world (museum closed for renovation until 2030)
- Contemporary creations in Sèvres porcelain
- Manufactory bookshop and shop
Permanent exhibition
- Visite guidée de la manufacture – Visit to two production workshops and meeting with the artisans, on Thursdays by reservation.
- Founded
- 1745
- Operated by
- Cité de la céramique – Sèvres & Limoges (établissement public, ministère de la Culture)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €18 |
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| Children & teens | –When the museum reopens, admission will be free for visitors under 18. |
The guided tour of the workshops costs €18 (single rate) and can be booked online. The rates of the museum, now closed, were €7 (full price) and €5 (reduced rate) for the permanent collections.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the website, the museum and the manufactory are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Musée de Sèvres
Metro line 9 to Pont de Sèvres (exit no. 2); tram T2 to “Musée de Sèvres”; buses 169, 179, 171 and 426 to the “Musée de Sèvres” stop.
By car
Parking available
Parking at the tram stop and at the entrance to the Saint-Cloud park.
Amenities & dining
A bookshop-shop is located in the museum; the website does not specify whether it is open during the closure. An online shop is also available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | The workshops that are visited are not announced in advance, as they depend on production requirements. The museum is not air-conditioned. |
