Fayencez-vous !
The ceramic meeting place of Grand Charolais between heritage and know-how
About Fayencez-vous
Fayencez-vous ! : ceramics in the spotlight in Grand Charolais
Grand Charolais is a land of ceramics. Since the 19th century, the Digoin and Charolles factories have perpetuated artisanal know-how recognized throughout France. It is to celebrate this living heritage that the Fayencez-vous ! festival was created in 2023, supported by the Intercommunal Tourist Office of Grand Charolais.
A travelling festival between three ceramic towns
The originality of Fayencez-vous ! lies in its travelling nature. The festival unfolds across three emblematic towns of Burgundian ceramic heritage: Digoin, the cradle of the famous stoneware factory founded in 1875, Charolles, renowned for its exceptional earthenware, and Paray-le-Monial, a city of art that houses the Paul Charnoz museum and its remarkable collections.
Activities for enthusiasts and the curious
The program for each edition is a true gastronomic menu for lovers of ceramic arts:
- Exclusive visits to the workshops of the Faïencerie de Charolles and the Manufacture de Digoin 1875
- 100% ceramic flea market and tableware fair on the Place de la Grève in Digoin
- Conferences on the history of tableware and ceramic heritage
- Unusual guided tours of industrial sites bearing witness to local heritage
- Factory sales at exceptional prices in the factories
Ceramics go to the table! — 2026 Theme
For its third edition in 2026, Fayencez-vous ! explores the relationship between ceramics and gastronomy under the theme "Ceramics go to the table!". The festival focuses on the container and the content, the ceramic object as a setting for flavors and culinary traditions. On the program: a faience banquet where guests and enthusiasts share their love of ceramic art around a table set with exceptional pieces.
Industrial heritage to rediscover
New for 2026, the festival offers the exploration of little-known industrial sites, witnesses to the region's rich ceramic past, as well as a boat trip for an original discovery of the Grand Charolais's river industrial heritage.
Fayencez-vous — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of Fayencez-vous! takes place from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, on the theme "Ceramics come to the table!". Four days of itinerant ceramic festivities between Digoin, Charolles, and Paray-le-Monial: visits to manufactures (Charolles and Digoin-1875), a 100% ceramic and tableware flea market, an unprecedented conference, a commented boat trip on the Canal du Centre, pottery workshops, museum visits, and exploration of industrial sites.
Fayencez-vous! #3 — Ceramics come to the table!
For its 3rd edition, from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, Fayencez-vous! explores the relationship between ceramics and gastronomy around the theme "Ceramics come to the table!". The itinerant festival unfolds across three emblematic communes of Burgundian ceramic heritage: Digoin, birthplace of the 1875 stoneware factory, Charolles, renowned for its exceptional earthenware factory, and Paray-le-Monial.
New for 2026
- A commented boat trip aboard the Ville de Digoin on the theme "Canal & Ceramic Industry", guided by historian Philippe Ménager.
- An unprecedented conference "Apples, Pears, and Ceramics, Wow!" by Philippe Ménager at the Maison Verneuil in Paray-le-Monial.
- The exploration of little-known industrial sites bearing witness to local ceramic heritage (visit to the lime kilns of Vendenesse-lès-Charolles, potters' quarters of Digoin).
- A faience banquet where guests and enthusiasts celebrate the art of tableware with exceptional faience services.
Three ceramic cities, a shared passion
The originality of Fayencez-vous! lies in its itinerant nature. Plate decoration workshops with Isabelle Comte, factory sales at exceptional prices in the manufactures, visit to the Musée de la Céramique de Digoin, the Musée du Prieuré – Jean Laronze in Charolles, and the Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires de Palinges: the program combines industrial heritage, artisanal know-how, and gourmet conviviality.
Programme Fayencez-vous 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM — Guided tours of the Manufacture de Charolles (50 min, 10 €/person, limited places)
- 9 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM — Guided tours of the Manufacture de Digoin-1875 (1 hr, 10 €/person, limited places)
- 2:30 PM and 4 PM — Commented visit "Faience in the spotlight" at the Musée du Prieuré – Jean Laronze, Charolles (4.20 € / 3.10 € reduced)
- 2:30 PM — Heritage visit of Charolles departing from the Tourist Office (free, limited places)
- 3:30 PM — Workshop "Plate Decoration" with Isabelle Comte at the Digoin Tourist Office (18 €, 2 hrs, fired plate included, pick-up on Sunday)
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 9 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM — Guided tours of the Manufacture de Digoin-1875 (10 €)
- 9 AM — Heritage visit of Digoin departing from the Tourist Office (free)
- 9:30 AM — Visit to the lime kilns of Vendenesse-lès-Charolles (4 €)
- 10 AM — Workshop "Coil Pottery", Charolles (4.20 € / 3.10 €)
- 2 PM-5 PM — Free or guided visits of the Villa Perrusson, Écuisses (free)
- 2:30 PM and 4 PM — Commented visit "Faience in the spotlight", Musée du Prieuré, Charolles (4.20 € / 3.10 €)
- 6 PM — Conference "Apples, Pears, and Ceramics, Wow!" by Philippe Ménager, Maison Verneuil, Paray-le-Monial (free, followed by a cocktail)
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 9:30 AM — Thematic visit "Potters' Quarters" with Philippe Ménager, Digoin (6 €, 1 hr 30 min)
- 10 AM — Workshops "Coil Pottery" (two sessions), Charolles (4.20 € / 3.10 €)
- 2:30 PM and 4 PM — Commented visits "Faience in the spotlight", Musée du Prieuré, Charolles (4.20 € / 3.10 €)
- 4 PM — Visit to the Château de Digoine (theater and gardens), Palinges (13 €, reservation directly with the château)
Sunday, June 7, 2026
- 7 AM-5 PM — 100% ceramic and tableware flea market, Place de la Grève in Digoin (free entry)
Exhibitor registration: 10 € (4 m), 15 € (6 m), 20 € (8 m). Coffee offered, catering on site. - 10 AM — Commented boat trip "Canal & Ceramic Industry" aboard the Ville de Digoin with historian Philippe Ménager (13 €, 1 hr, limited places)
Factory Sales
- Manufacture de Charolles: Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 9 AM-6 PM
- Manufacture de Digoin-1875: Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, 9 AM-6 PM
Museums open during the festival (June 4-7)
- Musée de la Céramique, Digoin: 2 PM-6 PM (5 €)
- Musée du Prieuré – Jean Laronze, Charolles: 2 PM-6 PM (4.20 € / 3.10 € / free on Sunday)
- Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires, Palinges: 2:30 PM-6:30 PM (3 €, cash only)
Highlights Fayencez-vous 2026
- Exclusive visits to the manufactures of Charolles and Digoin-1875
- 100% ceramic and tableware flea market on Sunday, June 7, Place de la Grève in Digoin
- Unprecedented conference "Apples, Pears, and Ceramics" by Philippe Ménager
- Commented boat trip on the Canal du Centre
- Coil pottery and plate decoration workshops
- Faience banquet and factory sales at exceptional prices
Prices Fayencez-vous 2026
Practical information — Fayencez-vous
Practical Information
Access
By car: Grand Charolais is accessible from the A6 (Mâcon or Chalon-sur-Saône exit), then the RCEA (N79). Digoin is 40 minutes from Moulins, Charolles 30 minutes from Mâcon, and Paray-le-Monial 1 hour from Lyon.
By train: Paray-le-Monial and Digoin stations, served by TER from Moulins, Lyon, and Mâcon.
Prices
Some activities are free (flea market, factory sales). Guided tours and the faience banquet may be subject to a charge - prices will be announced when registration opens.
Contact
Intercommunal Tourist Office of Grand Charolais
Website: tourisme.legrandcharolais.fr
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Where does it take place — Fayencez-vous
Digoin, Charolles et Paray-le-Monial
Grand Charolais, 71120 Charolles