Santons Fouque
Aix en Provence - Christmas crib figures
The House of Fouque, created in 1934, perpetuates a traditional savoir-faire of four generations: Jean-Baptiste, Paul, Mireille and Emmanuel Fouque have brought into being more than 1800 different models, constituting one of the most important collections in the world.
The famous Blast of Mistral, Fouque House ‘s exclusivity was created in 1952 and it became the symbol of the House, known all around the world.
Every year, some new models are created. All of them are handmade in Provence. .
Visit the Maison Fouque (workshop, collections and exhibitions) and discover all the soul of Provence.
Free entrance for individuals.
Parking for cars
- Accessible for disabled
- Private parking
Information provided by OT Aix en Provence
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Contact
Santons Fouque
Maison Fouque
65 cours Gambetta
13100 Aix en Provence -
Phone
- 04 42 26 33 38
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Fax
04 42 27 67 17
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Website
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