Artisans d'Excellence 2025: the Arts Décoratifs tradeshow in a Paris landmark

Calling all art, architecture and design enthusiasts - from October 2 to 4, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée will be transformed into a veritable cathedral of craftsmanship to host the second edition of Artisans d'Excellence. In this building in the 12th arrondissement, which houses both the Musée de l'Histoire de l'Immigration and the Aquarium du Palais, professionals and the general public are invited to a total immersion in art and creation.

Nearly eighty craftsmen and material artists will be showcasing their exceptional skills. Ironmongers, master glassmakers, cabinetmakers and ceramists all celebrate the richness and diversity of French craftsmanship in a four-space tour where eco-responsibility takes center stage.

Interior architect Oscar Lucien Ono will lead the way with his gallery of lighting fixtures, while designer and scenographer Brice Tual will guide you through a stroll punctuated by decorative panels revealing the nobility of materials. Visitors will also discover the unstructured fresco by interior architect and designer Frédéric Imbert, composed of organic shapes adorned with environmentally-friendly materials. Finally,the Galerie Textile, designed by theOmbre agency and created by Ateliers Jouffre, will take on the allure of immersivetheater , with six alcoves dressed in fabrics, trimmings and accessories.

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So make a note of October 4, 2025 (October 2 and 3 being reserved exclusively for professionals), when the Palais de la Porte Dorée opens its doors to you for a journey to the heart ofcraftsmanship. Prepare to be inspired and seduced by a world where excellence and eco-responsibility go hand in hand!