National Manufactories’ secrets and studios

Discover Paris’ historic tapestry factory that supplied French monarchs and is still in operation after some 600 years.
The Manufacture des Gobelins is a historic tapestry factory established in the 15th century that once supplied the French monarchy and still produces fabulous textile artworks. This guided tour will take you to two of the three workshops that are still in operation, where you can watch the waivers at work and see their meticulousness and age-old techniques up close.