Marché des Potiers de Beauronne
Ceramics and artisanal pottery market in the historic village of Beauronne in Dordogne
About Potiers de Beauronne
A pottery village since the 18th century
The small village of Beauronne, nestled in the heart of the Double forest in Dordogne, between Mussidan and Ribérac, has a rich history as a pottery village. In the mid-18th century, no fewer than 130 potters practiced their craft there. It is in homage to this ancestral tradition that the commune has been organizing a potters' market in the alleys around its Romanesque church since 2004.
Thirty potters and ceramists exhibit
Each edition brings together around thirty potters and ceramists offering original works in various styles: utilitarian pottery, decorative objects, sculptures, contemporary ceramics, enamels, stoneware, and earthenware. Visitors can admire the diversity of ceramic techniques and artistic expressions.
Activities and demonstrations
The market offers numerous free activities: participatory workshops for children and adults, live demonstrations of shaping, decoration, and glazing by the potters, and the assembly of a Raku kiln on-site. These activities allow the public to discover the gestures and know-how of ceramic art.
Potiers de Beauronne — edition 2026
The 23rd edition of the Beauronne Potters' Market will be held on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 AM to 7 PM, in the village streets around the Romanesque church. Around thirty exhibiting ceramists will present original works in various styles. Free admission. Numerous activities: turning demonstrations, Raku firing, modeling workshops for children and adults, exhibition at the Maison de la Poterie.
23rd Edition — August 15 and 16, 2026
The Beauronne Potters' Market returns for its 23rd edition on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 AM to 7 PM. Around thirty potters and ceramists will take over the village streets around the 12th-century Romanesque church to exhibit and sell their creations: utilitarian pottery, decorative objects, sculptures, contemporary ceramics, enamels, stoneware, and earthenware.
Activities and Demonstrations
Throughout the weekend, the public can attend turning demonstrations (including stick turning and medieval wheel), participate in modeling workshops for children and adults, and decorate a bowl to be fired afterwards using the Raku technique. The Maison de la Poterie hosts the exhibition « Bestiaire d'argile » (Clay Bestiary). A raffle offers the chance to win a piece of pottery, and short film screenings will take place in the Romanesque church. On Sunday, catering will be provided by local producers, all accompanied by musical entertainment.
Programme Potiers de Beauronne 2026
Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026 — 9 AM to 7 PM
- Exhibition and Sale: around thirty exhibiting ceramists (utilitarian pottery, decorative objects, sculptures, contemporary ceramics, enamels, stoneware, and earthenware)
- Demonstrations: turning, stick turning, medieval wheel
- Raku Firing: decorate a bowl, fired on site
- Modeling Workshops for children and adults
- Maison de la Poterie: exhibition « Bestiaire d'argile » (Clay Bestiary)
- Raffle: a piece of pottery to win
- Short Film Screenings in the 12th-century Romanesque church
- Musical Entertainment throughout the weekend
- Sunday: catering provided by local producers
Highlights Potiers de Beauronne 2026
- 23rd edition, August 15 and 16, 2026
- Around thirty exhibiting ceramists
- Free admission, free activities
- Turning demonstrations and Raku firing
- Modeling workshops for children and adults
- Exhibition « Bestiaire d'argile » (Clay Bestiary) at the Maison de la Poterie
Prices Potiers de Beauronne 2026
Practical information — Potiers de Beauronne
Practical Information
Access
The market takes place in the alleys around the Romanesque church of Beauronne, 24400 Beauronne.
- By car: Beauronne is located between Mussidan and Ribérac, about 40 km west of Périgueux. Parking nearby.
Opening Hours
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Prices
- Free admission
- Free activities throughout the day
Contact
- Commune de Beauronne
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