The artisans
of Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon
...have gold in their hands!
Whether they are cabinetmakers, wool spinners or others, they all practice their craft with passion. It's often a passion before it's a profession. They are eager to help you discover their art and their creations. You, in turn, will be won over by their enthusiasm. Here's a brief overview of local know-how.
La Maison d'Artisans
des Hautes-Alpes
Located in Briançon, the Maison des Artisans offers you the very best of Hautes-Alpes craftsmanship in a single location. Simple and efficient!
The Maison concept: a place to meet, exhibit and sell directly
Covering an area of 200 m2, the Maison Artisans is a place where artisans, local artists and visitors can meet face-to-face.
You'll be welcomed by one or more artisans, and have the chance to chat with them. It's a great opportunity for a warm, personal encounter.
Modelled on the AMAP model in the farming world, the Maison supports local crafts that sometimes struggle to make a name for themselves and stand up to the industrial firms in the sector. It is possible to place custom orders or purchase the creations of artisans at fair prices.
The Art Workshops
of Serre Chevalier
Located in the heart of the village of Chantemerle, the artisans of Serre Chevalier have formed an association to promote their creations.
You can meet a woodturner, a painter and woodcarver, a soapmaker (she'll explain all the mysteries of saponification!), a seamstress who mixes fabrics, bias and braids with great taste, a cutler, a felter (playing with wool, felting it to give it another life), wood artists, elixirs, a jewelry designer...
Drink local and artisanal
Our craftsmen have unrivalled expertise in concocting top-quality beers, eaux-de-vie and elixirs. Made from carefully selected local ingredients, they're sure to please.
Come and sample one of our beers in our tap room, or buy individual bottles or cases.
Artisanal production of liqueurs and eaux de vie located in the heart of the Serre Chevalier valley.
Traditional production of premium organic liqueurs and spirits.
Tasting and direct sales at the distillery.
Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon is the ideal place for lovers of local produce and mountain specialities marinated in a touch of Italian flavor. Sheepfolds, honey factories, farms, cheese factories, chocolate factories..
Here's a selection of "signature" products from our local artisans for you to try out!
Filature Longo Mai
Since 1976, the Chantemerle spinning mill has been restoring wool to its former glory. Inspired by natural, sustainable, local and recyclable materials? Pay a visit to this collective of enthusiasts and discover all the stages involved in going from sheep to sweater: breeding, sorting, washing, spinning, carding... It's a long way to the final piece. When you buy an item from the Longo maï boutique, you'll be a long way from Fast Fashion! Adult or children's clothing, accessories, quilts, the choice is impressive, especially when you consider the work involved. And why not indulge in the pleasures of knitting? It's an activity that's good for your well-being and your brain. In fact, it's a favorite with stars like Julia Roberts. For healthy, ethical knitting, look no further than Longo maï's knitting wool, which is natural, free from dyes and chemical treatments
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Chocolate
Beau Cacao is the name of an artisan chocolate micro-factory. Cocoa beans are purchased directly from producers in Malaysia for greater ethics and traceability. Bean sorting, roasting, crushing, tarring, grinding, conching, tempering, molding, packaging... Making chocolate is an art that Beau Cacao has mastered to perfection. All these stages are carried out in our mountains, in Briançon. The chocolate on offer is dairy-free (100% plant-based) and wrapped in packaging made from recycled materials.
Are you a chocolate lover like most French people, who eat an average of 13.2 kg of chocolate per household per year? If so, don't miss these high-quality chocolates. You're sure to be won over. And if you give them as gifts (if you can resist eating them all first!), you're sure to please.
Honey
An immunity booster, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, honey ticks all the boxes when it comes to looking after our vitality. All the better, because in addition to its benefits, it's exquisite and delights gourmands... of which you may be one (come on, dare to admit it!).
Settled in the hamlet of Le Lauzet, far from the hustle and bustle, Florence takes great care of her bees and offers her own production: pollen, propolis and various honeys, all certified organic. All her honeys are a concentrate of goodness and flavor, with a special mention for the remarkable high-mountain honey marketed under the "Esprit Parc National" brand. Sweet tooths will delight in our home-made pastries: honey-flavored cakes, honey-flavored shortbread, honey-flavored gingerbread, Alpine tarts... and jams, jellies and herbal teas made from fruit and plants grown on site.
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