A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
Proud of our expertise and team of artisans, what better way to demonstrate their artistry than to open the doors of our manufacturing plant in Vire. Here you will find passionate men and women creating our beautiful and outstanding collections.
It is here, in the heart of Normandy, that we bring the majestic stainless-steel coils to life. Bringing together a multitude of activities where a passion for exceptional work and an ongoing search for excellence are showcased on a daily basis, making each of our products a true and unique piece of beauty.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the heart of an extraordinary industrial universe?
VISIT MAISON DEGRENNE’S MANUFACTURING PLANT IN VIRE
WHERE THE MANUFACTURING SECRETS OF MAISON DEGRENNE ARE UNVEILED
A true living legacy, our manufacturing plant in Vire is a unique place where things come to life. Steeped in history, here you will witness how our range of products are lovingly made. In a world where steel stamping machines roar, DEGRENNE is proud to share its Norman history. A history that is turning into a French story in its own right.
Book your visit for a real learning experience!
VISION: MAKING BEAUTIFUL SILVERWARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
In 1948, driven by the desire to make silverware accessible to all, Guy Degrenne revolutionised the world of tableware.
With a clear vision in mind, the young entrepreneur had understood the potential of stainless steel for making cutlery and had started to appreciate the longing for modernity in France. With boldness, passion, and determination, he would go on to leave his mark on the tableware sector, and at the same time make his company a market leader.
PORTRAYING AND RENEWING THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE, FRENCH STYLE
From breakfast to dinner time, Maison DEGRENNE is still committed to meeting the needs of homes and restaurants alike.
With the unique expertise of its artisans, the brand has certainly left a mark on history. With the spirit of innovation making up its DNA, the company is committed to portraying and renewing the finer things in life, French style.
A NEW JOURNEY BORN AT THE HEART OF THE GLORIOUS THIRTY
At the heart of the Glorious Thirty, and driven by a fervent desire for modernity, Guy Degrenne surrounded himself with architects, engineers, and designers to reinvent the new factory.
Today, Maison DEGRENNE is highlighting a new page of its heritage by offering visitors the opportunity to experience and share in its industrial & architectural heritage and interior design which has remained intact since its creation in 1967.
DID YOU KNOW?
Our Manufacture is recognised as a Living Heritage Company, "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV)", by the French government. More than just a label, it's a real honour to be part of this highly selective group, which helps to promote the expertise of 1,370 companies that are emblematic of French excellence both inside and outside France.
PROGRAM
The visit lasts approximately 1h30 and offers a tour around the different production lines within the DEGRENNE manufacturing plant. Find out more about the different manufacturing stages your cutlery goes through, as well more about our unique industrial expertise: deep drawing, polishing, laser cutting, rolling, etc.
This incredible journey, which showcases the remarkable history of the Brand, takes place in spaces rarely revealed to the general public: from the factory, with its splendid architectural history, to the boardroom , take a trip down memory lane to the Glorious Thirty.
The visit ends in the Brand's dedicated boutique.
ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The Manufacture offers you the following tours:
Tuesday 16 April 2024 - 10am - FULL
Thursday 18 April 2024 - 10am - FULL
Tuesday 23 April 2024 - 10am - FULL
Photographs are not permitted during the visit.
PRICE
Adult admission - €4
Child admission - €1.50
Reservation by phone +33(0) 2 31 66 44 44 or by email: visite@degrenne.fr.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ACCESS
Please arrive at the welcome desk 15 minutes prior to the start of your guided tour.
Suitable for children over 4 years of age.
Not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
Masks must be worn for the duration of the visit.
Safety shoes and a yellow vest will be available for hire during the visit. These will be disinfected between visits.
Animals are not permitted.
