un travailleur du cuir nous montre la découpe de la matière

Artisan Craft Trail

Discover the Bastide Saint-Louis of Carcassonne Through the Eyes of Its Artisans

Each step of this journey opens the doors to a workshop, a world, and an artisan.

Discover the Artisans and Crafts of Bastide Saint-Louis

In the heart of Bastide Saint-Louis, meet passionate artisans who perpetuate unique know-how. The Know-How Trail invites you to explore Carcassonne differently, through a lively circuit that highlights the richness of local crafts: sewing, mosaic, stained glass, leatherwork, knitting-crochet, jewelry, and woodturning.

Share an Authentic Moment

Here, each artisan opens the door to their world. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you can observe their techniques, ask questions, listen to their stories, and understand what drives them every day. These authentic encounters let you grasp the full richness of often-overlooked crafts, where passion and expertise are passed down firsthand.

A Living, Interactive Experience

To extend the experience, QR codes along the trail provide access to short films revealing the secrets, techniques, and traditions of these crafts. Combining the physical visit with digital immersion, you’ll enjoy a unique moment—both human and cultural.

Une femme artisan nous montre son travail : un magnifique vitrail de couleur bleu

The craftmen/women to Discover During Your Visit

  • Claire Valbon (V à Coudre – Couture)
    17 rue Courtejaire – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 60 12 36 62
  • Atelier Aude (Mode et création textile)
    51 rue Aimé Ramond – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)4 34 42 30 75
  • Élise Alignan (Recomposée – Mosaïque)
    2 rue Frédéric Mistral – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 08 89 63 48
  • Antoine Dodel (Bijouterie artisanale)
    12 rue Courtejaire – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)4 68 25 81 76
  • Élisabeth Brenas-Pech (Atelier du Vitrail)
    18 rue de l’Aigle d’Or – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 07 16 27 51
  • Clémence Keryhuel (Clémence Vitrail)
    13 allée de Bezons – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 81 90 18 01
  • Céline Poinas (Sélène Maroquinerie– Travail du cuir)
    35 rue Antoine Armagnac – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 11 68 35 48
  • Audrey Ribeiro (Le Temps du Fil – Tricot et crochet)
    24 rue du Dr Albert Tomey – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 81 90 34 74
  • Guy du Toit (ARTelier de Guy – Tourneur sur bois)
    70 rue Georges Clemenceau – 11000 Carcassonne – +33 (0)6 84 62 65 53

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Guided Walk in French

For 3 hours, let Clara guide you through the picturesque streets and meet passionate local artisans. Leatherwork, jewelry, stained glass, mosaic, or textiles—dive into Carcassonne’s creative world, watch live demonstrations, and leave with unique, 100% local gift ideas.

  • Free Tour
  • Reservation Required
un tourneur sur bois en plein travail sur sa machine
vitraux - 2
deux mains sont en train de tricoter
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