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Why choose handmade santons for your Christmas crib?
The Christmas crib plays a central role in end-of-year celebrations, embodying both tradition and family symbolism. Choosing santons to embellish this ... Read more
How can you keep your crib figures in perfect condition?
Crib figures, true symbols of Provencal tradition, occupy a special place in French homes, especially during the festive season. These small clay figu ... Read more
Provence and santons: a long love story
Santons and Provence are inextricably linked. These small, handmade clay figurines are an integral part of Provence's history and folklore. To underst ... Read more
How are santons of Provence made ?
Santons de Provence is a tradition that dates back to the 18th century. These colorful clay figurines have evolved over the years, as has the manufact ... Read more
Christmas traditions in Provence
If Christmas is a religious holiday of Christian origin whose main purpose is to celebrate the birth of Jesus, today it's a day that everyone - believ ... Read more
The handcrafted Christmas crib: design and installation
A handmade crib is not a homemade crib. Santons Fouque santons and nativity scene decorations are handmade from clay in our workshop. A unique and tra ... Read more
How do you create a Provençal crib?
The Provençal crib is an age-old tradition that goes back many centuries. It is often set up during Christmas celebrations to represent the nativity s ... Read more
What are the most beautiful santons of Provence ?
The tradition of Provençal santons goes back many centuries and continues to fascinate lovers of Provençal art and culture the world over. These small ... Read more
Which animals should go in the Christmas crib?
The Christmas crib is an ancient tradition that depicts the nativity in an aesthetically pleasing way. The animals in the crib are an important part o ... Read more
What to put in the Christmas crib
The Christmas crib is a tradition that dates back several centuries and consists of depicting the Nativity by arranging figurines in a crib scene ... Read more
When is the Christmas crib made?
In this article, we'll answer this and other questions related to the Christmas crib. We'll also give you some tips on how to create a successful nati ... Read more
How to light a Christmas crib?
Follow our tips to light up your Christmas crib and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas ! ... Read more
What are the main santons?
There are so many santons to choose from that it's possible to create an entire village, full of life and representing all the trades of the time, in ... Read more
10 santons for a stunning Provencal crib
This year, you've decided to change your habits and make a crib that's out of the ordinary? We give you 10 santons that will help you create a stunnin ... Read more
How to create a modern Provencal crib?
Do you have a contemporary interior design and want your crib to match? It's perfectly possible to create a modern Provencal crib! We'll show you how, ... Read more
How to choose your santons?
Every year, making your own nativity scene is a pleasure, but it can also be somewhat complex when it comes to choosing your santons. Objects of fasci ... Read more
The santonnier trade in France
There are around 150 santonniers in France. What does this craft involve? What opportunities are there? What training is available to learn all the tr ... Read more
What size santon to choose?
The variety of sizes makes it possible to create stunningly realistic nativity scenes. How do you choose the right size for your santons? We tell you ... Read more
Christmas cribs no longer have to be religious
What does the nativity scene symbolize for each and every one of us? Has it become more festive than religious? We tried to find out. ... Read more
Santons and nativity scenes: the essential gifts!
Which santons to give and for which occasions? If you're inspired to make a gift, look no further! We recommend the best santons to give. ... Read more
Santons of Provence: the key figures of our beautiful region
In the South of France, santons are an integral part of Christmas festivities. Traditional Provencal nativity scenes depict the Nativity, as well as a ... Read more
Where to find your santons of Provence ?
As a gift or to add to your own Christmas crib, finding real santons de Provence can be tricky. Here's where to find them to unearth real santons de P ... Read more
Santon: the most frequently asked questions
Are you thinking of making a proper nativity scene this year? Or giving a santon as a gift? If so, you're probably asking yourself a few questions! If ... Read more
The ravi: a Christmas crib essential (happy man with arm raised)
With Christmas just around the corner, you may already have your Christmas tree up and decorated! But what about your crib? Nativity scenes come in al ... Read more