Crafts in Ollioules The buzzing atmosphere of artisans and creators

Unique expertise

Dotée du label national «Ville et Métiers d’Art» depuis 1998, la Ville d’Ollioules accueille une quarantaine de métiers d’art et créateurs qui valorisent le patrimoine vivant, culturel et les savoir-faire locaux. Ils vous proposent des créations artisanales uniques, des ateliers créatifs, des cours et des stages avec passion et authenticité.

5 good reasons to meet Ollioulais artisans

Meet passionate designers from a unique world
Attend a manufacturing session
Take a guided tour of the workshops
Fall in love at first sight with original pieces
Visit Mano x Alto, home of craftsmanship

Each workshop is different. Push open their doors to meet the creators

The Ollioules workshops

Offering unique creations, the artisans of Ollioules embody the excellence and mastery of traditional French know-how. As you make your way from one workshop to the next, you’ll explore their unique worlds, where authenticity and innovation come together to create unforgettable pieces, works and experiences. Santonniers, ceramists, luthiers, sculptors, watchmakers, feather workers: the talents of Ollioulais creators are many and original, and their works are handmade and made in France.

Workshop map

Ceramists, potters, sculptors, santon makers, illuminators, clockmakers: some thirty creators in the town center

What’s your inner artist?

The “Echos d’Art” association, supported by the town, and a number of craftspeople are offering you the chance to take part in creative workshops, courses or courses held directly in workshops in the town center, at the Maison du Patrimoine or the Mano x Alto arts and crafts center. This is your chance to express your talent and bring your creative projects to life. Give free rein to your desires, whatever your level or age.

Courses and internships

Follow the art trail through the pedestrian streets

Art permeates Ollioules

En plus du parcours dédié à la découverte des métiers d’arts dans les rues du centre, un parcours d’œuvres d’art a été aménagé sur la promenade Frédéric Mistral en bord de Reppe. Une balade contemplative idéale et fraîche, au bord du fleuve, l’été.

Visitez également la galerie de l’Olivier, 7 rue Gambetta, espace boutique où sont exposées les œuvres des créateurs locaux et des artistes extérieurs invités.

Unique pieces, crafted every day in the Ollioules workshops

How to get to Ollioules

By bus, get off at the “Mairie” stop on line 12 from La Seyne or 11B from Toulon.

By car, drive into Ollioules town center and park in one of the nearby parking lots: around the town center (blue zone), or in the Orlandi 1 or 2 parking lots at the entrance to the town from Toulon (free).