Practical Information Museum

Possible visits and activities:

Self-guided tours of the museum are available year-round, from January to December, during opening hours. Several educational resources are available, including information panels on the history and production of the Faïencerie de Gien, videos, and an audio guide that can be downloaded at the museum reception. The permanent exhibition is presented in French and English, and the audio guide is available in nine languages (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese).
The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes, excluding the temporary exhibition.

 

It is also possible to book a guided tour . This one-hour tour will allow you to discover the Faïencerie de Gien in a more intimate way, accompanied by a guide who will share the history of the company, as well as the manufacturing process and the evolution of the pieces.

 

 

The guided tour of the factory gives you access to the inner workings of the production process. Lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes and by reservation only, our team takes you up close to the artisans, covering all the steps involved in making Gien earthenware. At the end of your tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the museum and its collections. Guided tours of the factory take place Every Wednesday at 9:30 am (reservation required)

Finally, numerous practical workshops are offered during school holidays. Open to both children and adults, they provide an opportunity to learn modeling on raw clay or decorating earthenware.


Located on the same site, the Boutique of the Faïencerie de Gien will open its doors to you at the end of your visit.

 

Opening hours (UTC+2)

 

The Museum is open all year round from January to December.


 From May 1st to September 30th
 Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm
 Closed on Sundays

 From July 1st to mid-August
 Open every day from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 6pm
 Open on Sundays July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9 and 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 Closed on August 23rd and 30th.

 From October 1st to April 30th
 Open daily from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Saturdays and french school holidays (zones B and C): 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5:30pm

Public holidays (except December 25th and January 1st): 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

We welcome groups by reservation all year round from 9am to 5pm

The rates

Adult: €8
Reduced price: €7 (students and people with disabilities)
Partner rate: €7 (gîte de France, Gien castle-museum, Château de la Buissière, Château de Saint-Brisson)
Child: €5 (ages 7 to 15)
Family: €22 (2 adults and 2 children aged 7 to 15)
Free for children under 7

 Adult guided tour: €13
Child on guided tour: €9
Guided factory tours (by appointment): €18

For group bookings, please contact us at: museegien@gien.com

How to come

Address :
Museum and Boutique of the Faïencerie de Gien
78, Place de la Victoire
45500 Gien
Tel: museegien@gien.com

 

How to join us:

 The town of Gien is located approximately 150 km from Paris and 70 km from Orléans .

  • By car from Paris:
     From Paris, take the A6 , then the A77 towards Montargis / Nevers .
     Take the Gien exit , then follow the N7 to the city centre.
     Place de la Victoire is located in the heart of Gien, at number 78 .

  • By train: from Paris to Nevers (regular connection from Paris Bercy station, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) get off at Gien, then plan a taxi or walk of approximately 30 minutes.