Close to the Pont du Gard, the village of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie has been renowned for its utilitarian pottery since the Middle Ages.
The Musée de la Poterie méditerranéenne, housed in a former oil mill dating from the 16th century, features 11 exhibition rooms showcasing this craft and traditional ceramics from the Mediterranean basin, from the 18th century to the present day.
The museum
It presents :
A collection of traditional glazed earthenware from Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, as well as a collection of pipes and terraillettes from the Job Clerc factory.
A collection of 700 glazed, rough and utilitarian potteries from around the Mediterranean, with various functions: water transport, cooking, grain storage...
The Museum covers an area of around 400m², and houses over 1,200 pieces of pottery.
In 2009, the museum was awarded the "Sud de France" and "Qualité Tourisme" quality labels, as well as a prize for its promotion of local heritage.
The village is also home to some twenty potters.
The Terres de Méditerranée association publishes its journal "Barbotine", which can be consulted on the Internet.
Maison de la Terre
30700 Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
Tel.: 04 66 03 65 86
www.musee-poterie-mediterranee.com
