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In 2010, Carole Georges and Jean-François Dumont took up a rather crazy challenge: to restore the centuries-old art of Nevers earthenware to its former glory by infusing it with a healthy dose of modernity, while preserving its traditional know-how.   Developed in Nevers at the end of the 16th century by the Conrade brothers, originally […]

For several years now, the Charlois Group has been commissioning artists to decorate a barrel from the workshops of Manufacture tonnelière La Grange. The idea is to magnify the work of its exceptional cooper craftsmen, while remaining faithful to its policy of supporting contemporary creation.   After Yannick Meziani’s tattooed barrels, Jordane Saget’s wavy lines […]

The Fonds Charlois pour l’Art et la Forêt invites you to join a guided tour followed by a wine tasting workshop featuring wines aged in oak barrels, on November 10, 2022, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.   Discover the workshops of Maison Charlois, where oak staves (merrains) are split and prepared for coopers to […]

As the grape harvest season is in full swing across many regions, take advantage of the weekend of September 17–18 to (re)discover the treasures of France’s rich wine heritage. To give you a glimpse of the many activities available on September 17 and 18, here is a non-exhaustive list of vineyard tours and cultural sites […]

As part of theEuropean Heritage Days, la Manufacture tonnelière La Grange and the exhibition spaces of the Fonds Charlois pour l’Art et la Forêt will open their doors exceptionally on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 10 AM to 6 PM. .   The 2022 edition of the European Heritage Days celebrates […]

As an active participant in sustainable forest management, the Fonds Charlois pour l’Art et la Forêt naturally integrates, for the third consecutive year, into the nationalNuits des Forêts offering “La forêt enchante Murlin”, a rich and diverse program centered around forest valorization activities, their resources, and their benefits. For two weekends (June 18/19 and 25/26), […]

The International Fair of Contemporary Art in the Cellars (FIAAC) is set to return this year, marking a much-anticipated reunion between “white and colors”! Since 2013, this artistic event has been rooted in the Pouilly vineyard, showcasing the works of around 15 contemporary painters from diverse backgrounds. Their creations are exhibited in various cellars and […]

Released in theaters on February 23, the film Le Chêne Le Chêne of Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Seydoux has already captivated tens of thousands of viewers.   This documentary is a true celebration of the forest, offering an intimate look at a 210-year-old oak and its many inhabitants. The result is both luminous and breathtaking!   As […]

Displayed in the exhibition space of the Fonds Charlois for Art and the Forest, this artwork goes beyond its undeniable aesthetic value to illustrate the growth of a mature oak through the precision and regularity of its growth rings. This fine-grained sessile oak serves as a prime example of a tree that grew within a […]

While metal is now the preferred material for barrel hoops, this has not always been the case. InOutres et tonneaux, Élise Marlière notes that the barrel likely originated during the Iron Age(8th century BCE/1stcentury CE.) alongside advancements in metal tools. Although metal hooping was mastered during this time, it remained uncommon and only became widespread […]