Sarah Espeute
An artist-designer born in Arles and based in Marseille, Sarah Espeute brings hand and Cornely embroidery back into the spotlight, using a nineteenthcentury hand-cranked machine.
The Art of Crafting
The thrill of discovering French savoir-faire
All year long, La Vallée Village pays tribute to the hands that shape exceptional creations. With ‘The Art of Crafting’, discover a vision of luxury deeply rooted in savoir-faire. From raw material to finished motif, discreet detail to the shared emotion that each creation evokes, every chapter reveals the unique skills that define French elegance.
Craftmanship in the spotlight
This Christmas, Baccarat unveils its craftsmanship at La Vallée Village. From majestic chandeliers and decorative objects to exceptional tableware creations, crystal takes centre stage in all its brilliance. A unique opportunity to admire the remarkable artistry of Baccarat’s crystal craftsmen.
Talent in the spotlight
As part of ‘The Art of Crafting’, La Vallée Village is partnering with Madame Figaro to showcase four artists with exceptional craftsmanship. Four skill sets. Four worlds. One shared passion. Meet the young creators who are bringing back the intelligence of the hand and the patience of the gesture. Plus, discover their works in the Village’s immersive exhibition.
Artist in the Spotlight
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The Chapters
A tribute to the hands behind exceptional craftsmanship
With ‘The Art of Crafting’, we invite guests into the world of the ateliers to explore the technical mastery, creativity and ever-evolving heritage at the heart of French luxury. From raw materials to finished designs, from the hidden details to the emotion each creation inspires, every chapter is a thrilling discovery of savoir‑faire expressed through the brands and maisons in the Village.
Chapter 1: The Gesture of Material
Before form comes material. Leather, silk, linen, wool, cotton and feathers all come to life in the hands of artisans. Each texture reveals a delicate dialogue between tradition and innovation – an invitation to discover how gesture magnifies material and gives it its exceptional character >
Chapter 2: The Gesture of Pattern
Repeated, transformed and continuously reimagined, patterns create a visual language of their own. They bring rhythm to fabrics, define silhouettes and express identity. Printed, embroidered, woven or engraved, each pattern is born from precision craftsmanship, giving every creation a distinctive character.
Chapter 3: The Gesture of Detail
Fine engraving, precise topstitching, meticulous decoration... Detail reveals the precision of the hand, technical mastery and the artisan’s pursuit of excellence. It is found in the smallest gestures and becomes the signature of exceptional creation.
Chapter 4: The Art of Celebrating
The Art of Crafting meets the art of the table, celebrating skills passed down from generation to generation and the pleasure of sharing moments together around a table, shaped by the hands and heritage of its maker.
The Partnership
La Vallée Village and the Institut pour les Savoir‑Faire Français have united in a dedicated partnership celebrating the excellence of the métiers d’art. Together, we honour the transfer of savoir‑faire across generations and shine a light on the artisans shaping our cultural heritage.
La Vallée Village is a stage for the gesture
When ‘The Art of Crafting’ takes over La Vallée Village, walkways become an open‑air gallery of couture-designed benches, large-scale scenography and installations celebrating raw materials. Here, every gesture becomes a signature – and the thrill of discovering French savoir-faire comes vividly to life.
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