Try one of the best workshops in Rouen: a unique way to discover this city where the term « Art de vivre » is not in vain.
Rouen, a symbol of France’s exceptional heritage, is a permanent plunge into art and history. Its historic center is a treasure trove of time-honored wonders: Gothic buildings, half-timbered houses, Renaissance palaces and haunts of famous personalities follow one another as you stroll along.
Why not climb up to the viewpoint on Côte Sainte-Catherine? From up there, you’ll be able to admire the river and the hills that encircle the suddenly very small city. As you make your way back down, you’ll come across museums, architectural masterpieces and local artisans. These geniuses of flowers, delicacies, natural products and materials will continue to dazzle you with their expertise.
In fact, why not complete your program with them? Discover the 8 best workshops to do in Rouen: a guaranteed souvenir or original gift!
1. Jewelry
Whether you’re a Lord of the Rings enthusiast or a lover of personalized jewelry, you’ll be thrilled by this activity devoted to the making of a silver ring. The very word sparks curiosity and imagination: the grand feu enamel technique!
Designer Anaïs puts her traditional and modern know-how to work for your imagination. She’ll introduce you to the fine techniques of jewelers and their precision tools for 4 hours, all for €180. Cutting with a bocfil, filing a piece, creating a texture, assembling with a blowtorch, polishing to make it shine: an art perpetuated since the Middle Ages… right up to you today!
2. Wood
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At Rouen’s « Au fil du bois » workshop, a succession of craftsmen and enthusiastic amateurs perpetuate the tradition of warm, friendly associations. Among them: Jeanne, Jérémie, Mickaël and Thibault, woodworkers who love to pass on their skills to beginners over the course of a day (7 hours).
The idea? To enable you, among other things, to finally put down your bowl of hot chocolate without it spilling on your sofa. And how? With an armrest shelf, of course. With them, you can make your own custom-made object and discover the magic of wood, all for 145 €.
The roughest and noblest of materials is shaped by traditional machines and a unique touch. Saws, planers, routers and nourishing oils will hold no secrets for you.
3. Cosmetics
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Generous and accessible, nature offers the essentials for taking care of yourself and your skin. At least, that’s what Emilie stands for. This great lover of Mother Nature knows by heart the virtues of nettles, marigolds and bellis, which she uses to create her 100% natural soaps and oily macerates.
Respectful of your skin and the environment, what would you say to making your own day cream and leaving with it after an intense1h30 session? Emilie introduces you to natural cosmetology and guides you, step by step, to find the right formula for your skin. Afterwards, you’re free to reveal your beauty secret or keep it to yourself… Emilie offers this workshop in Rouen for €49.
4. Gourmand
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Hmm… the smell of coffee, the unique texture of ground beans, the science and balance of flavors. Does coffee fascinate you? Then experience coffee roasting with Grégoire. In his boutique dedicated to coffee sales and tasting, he offers coffees of the highest quality, bursting with aroma and perfectly balanced.
But it’s not just there to help you discover the incredible range of different flavors: it’s there to introduce you to the art of roasting. You’ll get to work with a whole new set of tools, discovering how to roast coffee, how to grind it and the subtleties of extraction. At the end of this tasty 2-hour workshop in Rouen, you’ll leave with your own 250 grams of coffee, all for €70.
5. Ceramics
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Earth. Raw, soothing, natural: this material is a real invitation to return to our roots. At least, that’s what Carole stands for and passes on to you at her workshop in Rouen, at a cost of €60. At her side, you’ll experience the pleasure of throwing, glazing and decorating ceramics.
After an intense 3 hours, you’ll leave with a smile on your face, rich from your exchanges and proud to have fashioned a coffee service with your own hands (isn’t that great for tasting coffee roasted at our friend Grégoire’s?). However, you’ll have to wait a little longer to pick up your creations: two firings and one glazing are still required.
6. Plants
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A wreath of dried flowers will bring a unique style to your summer outfits or decorate your home. Sarah, a florist keen to offer a workshop in Rouen that raises awareness of the beauty of plants, will guide you in creating a harmonious wreath.
With her specialization in floral decorations, she’s sure to know what you need to enhance your face or your home. Leave with your work of art after1h30 for €49.
7. Leather
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Anne, passionate about leather, creates bespoke accessories and mini-series. With her sense of conviviality and eco-responsible values, she invites you to create your own leather bag. In fact, all the leather we use comes from offcuts or second choice from leading luxury houses: a way of using a noble material without impacting the environment.
Over the course of a 3-hour workshop in Rouen, you’ll learn all about the art and craft of leatherwork. For €95, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that’s sure to be the envy of many…
8. Perfumery
Let’s close this selection with an exceptional workshop in Rouen. Does the job of a nose make you dream? Did you know that we are all capable of creating our own olfactory signature? Charles and Eugénie invite you to do just that.
Working alongside these creative perfumers, you’ll handle pipettes, containers and composition booklets to create your own essences. A unique and breathtaking1h30 experience, all for €95!