A Porcelaine Christmas

From December 6 onwards, a tailor-made program of guided tours, workshops and themed lectures will be offered to the public to discover all the wonders of porcelain: its history, its manufacturing secrets, but also its use in tableware and French gastronomy.

THE PROGRAM OF VISITS AND WORKSHOPS“ A PORCELAIN CHRISTMAS “ »

Friday 6th December, 10 a.m : Guided tour of the Christmas floral scenography

Friday 6th December, 2:30 : Conference (in French) Fêter et Goûter Noël en France

Discover the traditions of Christmas in France, a time for sharing food and festive rituals.

Friday 13th December, 10 a.m : Guided tour of the Christmas floral scenography

Friday 13th December, 2:30 : Conference (in French) Secrets de Porcelaine

Explore the captivating world of porcelain, revealing its craftsmanship secrets and the rich heritage behind this exceptional tradition.

Friday 20th December, 10 a.m : Guided tour of the Christmas floral scenography

Friday 20th December, 2:30 : Conference (in French) L’art de dresser la table à la française

Explore the timeless elegance of table setting and its codes, emblems of French refinement.

Friday 26th December, 5 p.m to 9 pm : Evening opening

Floral art demonstrations by Jean-François Boucher, floral scenographer at Château de Chenonceau, with Hélène Huret, Director of Public Relations for Bernardaud.

Friday 27th December, 10 a.m : Masterclass Floral workshop x Porcelain workshop

Subject: Creating a table centerpiece

Friday 27th December, 2:30 : Workshop Introduction to porcelain decoration

An immersion in the art of hand-decorating, a true signature of the Bernardaud house.

Friday 3rd December, 10 a.m : Masterclass Floral workshop x Porcelain workshop

Subject: Creating a table centerpiece

Friday 3rd January, 2:30 : Conference (in French) La table à la Renaissance

Step back to the time of Catherine de Médicis to discover the art of entertaining during the Renaissance.

Sunday 5th January, 2:30 : Conference (in French) and tasting of the galette des rois (King’s cake)

Bring the festive season to a close with a festive talk on Epiphany traditions and the famous galette des rois.

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Chenonceau is the place to be for the Festive Season; every year it adorns itself with sumptuous decorations, eagerly awaited by visitors. A new scenography, designed to amaze young and old alike! The château is also one of the initiators of the “Noël au Pays des Châteaux” event, a tour program in which the châteaux of the Loire Valley join forces to celebrate the Festive Season with their visitors.

This year, to celebrate Christmas, Château de Chenonceau is inviting a French heritage house to collaborate and promote French art de vivre. The industrial and artistic adventure of the Bernardaud factory began in Limoges in 1863, in a region that possesses the three essential ingredients for porcelain-making: kaolin, fresh water and forests. Still family-owned, Bernardaud has always chosen excellence, quality and creation. In the 66-metre-long gallery, a monumental table set for 70 guests invites you to join in the festivities, It showcases an enchanting reinterpretation of Queen Catherine’s receptions and her passion for birds. The Aux Oiseaux collection was an obvious choice.

Join us in this refined setting for an exceptional Christmas, where heritage, art and gourmet delights come together to celebrate the spirit of the season in splendor!

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BERNARDAUD PRESS CONTACTS

Léa de Peyrelongue

ldepeyrelongue@bernardaud.com

Juliette Cosson

jcosson@bernardaud.com

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