Good morning 🌅, very interesting, how different cultures over hundred thousands of years after developed away of firing their stoneware, from when he used to dig a pit and put it in the ground, I am a English dude now retired living in the Correze in France, it is a very beautiful place, with a lifestyle to go with it extremely good food, thank you for sharing your trip around the porcelain factory at Lemoge,
I’m from The Potteries in the UK and it is striking how similar the building are in style, function leading to form? Thank you for this video, interesting to see the history.
That Limoges porcelain is truly spectacular, what a magnificent glaze all the pieces have, such depth. I would have had to buy something to take home for sure.
I had a beautiful limoges set of porcelain that I bought from a doctor friend of mine when he got divorced and had a yard sale. It was in the Princess Haviland pattern and i absolutely loved it! It had these delicate pink rose buds and it was lovely. I had some of the dinner service, plates, saucers, cups, etc., but my prized possession was the Princess Haviland chocolate set. It was a hot chocolate set with the chocolate pot that looked very much like a typical vintage style coffee pot. And it included the small hot chocolate cups and saucers. Unfortunately someone broke into our house that we had closed up and had the power turned off because we were going to be away for several months, and we did not know how long. Our 2yr old grandson had just been diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia. We closed up the house because we had rented an apartment in Atlanta to be close to our daughter and grandchildren so we could be near them and help out while our grandson went through 3.5 years of chemo and radiation. Then our neighbor called one night after we had been in Atlanta about 3 or 4 months, which was about two and half hours from the small town where we lived, and he told us that the fire department had just left our house. That someone had broke into the house and started a fire in the middle of our living room, we had no fire place. Apparently, or maybe I should say, supposedly, a homeless person broke into our house and started a fire in the middle of the living room, that spread up into the attic and basically burned our house to the ground. And of course it burned all of our belongings, our antiques and collectibles, which included my beloved antique limoge Princess Haviland chocolate set and dinner service.
How fun to tour this factory and find out the history behind Limoges porcelain. I kept wishing the camera moved slower across the tables of china so I could see all the patterns! It’s beautiful and thanks for the tour. Is Bernice missing the mail delivery? 🤗
So interesting, thanks. That restored piece was amazing! The factory shop would be such fun!! How many factories are there in Limoges now, and now many shops? You could visit them all! Welcome back! Raining up here in WA. Hope your weather is good.
We live close to St Pardoux. If you haven't been, you should really visit Montrol Senard. Not too far and it's a preserved village of ancient houses. They are as they were when the people left and it's free to visit them. They are incredible, the old schoolroom in particular. There's a lavoir next to the church where women did their washing. The restaurant La Table de Madeleine is excellent and right next to the lavoir. It's a perfect place for one of your videos, and as you would say "super interesting" Open 8 April to 5 November
Love this! Beautiful and interesting. Are you exploring log stay visas or permanent residency? We’re Interested in retiring abroad. Living in Calgary Canada now. 🇨🇦
Hi thanks for sharing. I would love to know what is the best way to get to SW France from Italy. I have never been and really want to go. Look forward to hearing from you.
Very interesting video! A lot of people don't realize that prior to becoming well known for it's porcelain, during the Renaissance period Limoges was very well known for beautiful enamel decorative pieces. I have a plate from the mid-1500s that was made by one of the better-known enamel artists, Pierre Reymond, in his workshop in Limoges. I find it fascinating that, from as far back as the Middle Ages, Limoges emerged over several centuries as a leading center for producing luxury decorative art. Here's a link that gives a little more history if you're interested. Thanks for the great video! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limoges_enamel
Hi, would love to connect. I live in the East Bay and just bought a small mobile home in Abzac to use as a base to start my search for a home in South France.
I think you are mistaken about the American speaker! He definitely wasn't a guide from the factory since he couldn't name in English what he was showing!
C'est effrayant de voir l'ignorance en action ! Madame Vie de Pierre française ! C'est un manque de savoir-vivre que de ne pas faire l'effort de bien prononcer le nom en français de Thomas! Ce sont des Américains, que peut-on espérer de plus ?
Good morning 🌅, very interesting, how different cultures over hundred thousands of years after developed away of firing their stoneware, from when he used to dig a pit and put it in the ground, I am a English dude now retired living in the Correze in France, it is a very beautiful place, with a lifestyle to go with it extremely good food, thank you for sharing your trip around the porcelain factory at Lemoge,
Thanks for watching. :)
Thank YOU for sharing the tour!!
Thank you for watching
Beautiful thank you for this❤
Thank you for watching... :)
Very cool old building, love the round center and all the brick work.
It was truly very interesting
I’m from The Potteries in the UK and it is striking how similar the building are in style, function leading to form?
Thank you for this video, interesting to see the history.
Happy you enjoyed it.
Outstanding art products. Thank you !👍👍👍👍
Thank you for watching.
That Limoges porcelain is truly spectacular, what a magnificent glaze all the pieces have, such depth. I would have had to buy something to take home for sure.
Yes, it was truly spectacular!
Beautiful and interesting factory information.
Thank you
I had a beautiful limoges set of porcelain that I bought from a doctor friend of mine when he got divorced and had a yard sale. It was in the Princess Haviland pattern and i absolutely loved it! It had these delicate pink rose buds and it was lovely. I had some of the dinner service, plates, saucers, cups, etc., but my prized possession was the Princess Haviland chocolate set. It was a hot chocolate set with the chocolate pot that looked very much like a typical vintage style coffee pot. And it included the small hot chocolate cups and saucers. Unfortunately someone broke into our house that we had closed up and had the power turned off because we were going to be away for several months, and we did not know how long. Our 2yr old grandson had just been diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia. We closed up the house because we had rented an apartment in Atlanta to be close to our daughter and grandchildren so we could be near them and help out while our grandson went through 3.5 years of chemo and radiation. Then our neighbor called one night after we had been in Atlanta about 3 or 4 months, which was about two and half hours from the small town where we lived, and he told us that the fire department had just left our house. That someone had broke into the house and started a fire in the middle of our living room, we had no fire place. Apparently, or maybe I should say, supposedly, a homeless person broke into our house and started a fire in the middle of the living room, that spread up into the attic and basically burned our house to the ground. And of course it burned all of our belongings, our antiques and collectibles, which included my beloved antique limoge Princess Haviland chocolate set and dinner service.
That is so sad to hear. Hopefully we brought back some good memories for you as well. 😊
How fun to tour this factory and find out the history behind Limoges porcelain. I kept wishing the camera moved slower across the tables of china so I could see all the patterns! It’s beautiful and thanks for the tour. Is Bernice missing the mail delivery? 🤗
I will continue to try and slow the camera down... :) Yes, she very much missed her mailman.
The white porcelain…want too many pieces….beautiful!
We agree!
So interesting, thanks. That restored piece was amazing! The factory shop would be such fun!! How many factories are there in Limoges now, and now many shops? You could visit them all! Welcome back! Raining up here in WA. Hope your weather is good.
Good question! I don't think there are many left these days. If we find more, I'm just we will visit them
Been there. Got myself an asparagus serving dish in the shape of a pannier basket. Not cheap that factory shop.
Yes, I agree. Super interesting but the prices are not super great...
We live close to St Pardoux. If you haven't been, you should really visit Montrol Senard. Not too far and it's a preserved village of ancient houses. They are as they were when the people left and it's free to visit them. They are incredible, the old schoolroom in particular. There's a lavoir next to the church where women did their washing. The restaurant La Table de Madeleine is excellent and right next to the lavoir. It's a perfect place for one of your videos, and as you would say "super interesting" Open 8 April to 5 November
Thank you so much for the suggestion! We will definitely visit there. And likely video it. Ha!
Love this! Beautiful and interesting. Are you exploring log stay visas or permanent residency? We’re Interested in retiring abroad. Living in Calgary Canada now. 🇨🇦
Eventually we are going to try and stay at least a year.
Hi thanks for sharing. I would love to know what is the best way to get to SW France from Italy. I have never been and really want to go. Look forward to hearing from you.
We use Rome to Rio when trying to figure out our options. :)
Very interesting video! A lot of people don't realize that prior to becoming well known for it's porcelain, during the Renaissance period Limoges was very well known for beautiful enamel decorative pieces. I have a plate from the mid-1500s that was made by one of the better-known enamel artists, Pierre Reymond, in his workshop in Limoges. I find it fascinating that, from as far back as the Middle Ages, Limoges emerged over several centuries as a leading center for producing luxury decorative art. Here's a link that gives a little more history if you're interested. Thanks for the great video! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limoges_enamel
Thank you
Will we ever get to see how you live in California?
Ha! I have been busy and could actually share some of the "fun". HaHa!
Hi, would love to connect. I live in the East Bay and just bought a small mobile home in Abzac to use as a base to start my search for a home in South France.
We are crazy busy right now. ...working.. :)
I think you are mistaken about the American speaker! He definitely wasn't a guide from the factory since he couldn't name in English what he was showing!
He did speak perfect English. I just didn’t show it in the video. Apologies.😁
C'est effrayant de voir l'ignorance en action ! Madame Vie de Pierre française ! C'est un manque de savoir-vivre que de ne pas faire l'effort de bien prononcer le nom en français de Thomas! Ce sont des Américains, que peut-on espérer de plus ?
Ha ha ha, yeah I can butcher American names also. Just give me time. 😁