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Exclusively, you will slip into one of the workshops to glimpse this art which enjoys an international reputation. The Gobelins enclosure is no less than 600 palaces of the republic transformed into carpets and tapestries thanks to 80 artists, 23,000 shades of colors and 3 factories which preserve a unique and traditional know-how in weaving.<br><br> The Gobelins and Beauvais manufactories produce tapestries using the high-warp and low-warp methods, respectively. The Savonnerie manufactory, on the other hand, is dedicated to carpet production using the high-warp method.<br><br> Your guide will lead you into the secrets and workshops of the tapestry weavers. Visit two of the three workshops still in operation and discover the meticulousness and precision with which those who craft the most beautiful works for official palaces work.<br><br> A unique visit that unveils this profession transforming the hand of man into that of an artist.<br><br> <b><li>Namely:</li></b><br> <b>Cultival's customer service contact details are on your ticket.</b><br><br><li> The workshop is a workspace; please respect the peace and quiet and the need for concentration of the art technicians. To protect image rights, it is strictly forbidden to photograph the workshops or the art technicians.<li> The route is not suitable for people with reduced mobility and includes many stairs and paved courtyards; avoid wearing high heels. No lateness will be tolerated.<li> Suitcases are neither accepted nor stored.<li> The workshop is a workspace; please respect the peace and quiet and the need for concentration of the art technicians.<li> To respect image rights, it is strictly forbidden to photograph the art technicians.