JEMA 2026: the National Sèvres Porcelain Factory opens its doors to visitors free of charge

Every year, the European Days of Crafts and Art (JEMA) offer a unique chance to explore workshops, museums, and historic sites, uncovering hidden treasures and meeting the artisans behind them. Looking ahead, spring 2026—from April 7 to April 12—promises over a thousand events across France, inviting everyone to delve into the country’s rich craftsmanship heritage.

Amidst this array of events, there are special, free tours of the porcelain workshops at Sèvres - Cité de la Céramique and National Museums. The Manufacture is welcoming visitors on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to reveal its treasures and unveil its secrets.

The Sèvres manufactory is a renowned hub of art and heritage in the Île-de-France region. Whether as a museum, a ceramics showcase, or during Heritage Days, it’s quite likely you've already visited this storied site and admired its collection. So, there’s no need for a return visit—at least not for JEMA 2026...

Think again! For the Journées des Métiers d'Art, the Manufacture invites us to meet some of its craftsmen, and organizes special themed events open to all, free of charge.

Here's the Schedule for the 2026 JEMA at the Sèvres Porcelain Factory:

The Spring of Manufactures
As part of European Heritage Crafts Days
Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Sèvres Porcelain Manufacture
The event, The Spring of Manufactures, is a national festival celebrating craft métiers, with its inaugural edition aligned with the European Heritage Crafts Days 2026. Visitors will enjoy a curated journey connecting the Manufacture with the adjacent Jardin des Métiers d’Art (JAD).
The European Heritage Crafts Days offer a showcase for unique artisan skills, cherished techniques, and inspiring career stories. More than anything, it’s a time for交流 and sharing. For this edition, on Saturday, April 11, the artisans at the historic Sèvres National Porcelain Manufacture will open their doors to the public, revealing the secrets behind their porcelain craftsmanship and decoration techniques.
Please note, due to ongoing renovations, access for visitors will be through 6 Grande Rue in Sèvres, via the Jardin des Arts et du Design (JAD).
Free admission, no reservation required
Continuous tours and demonstrations throughout the day

Don't miss this to experience in April!