Origin and history

The Museum of Pottery in Lachapelle-aux-Pots is an emblematic place of the municipality, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of local potter know-how. This monument, whose exact period of creation is not specified in the available sources, bears witness to the historical significance of pottery in this region. Pottery has long been a central activity in the Hauts-de-France, especially in villages such as Lachapelle-aux-Pots.

The potter workshops played a major economic and social role, providing utility and decorative objects to local people and regional markets.

Collection

C'est cette tradition potière brayonne que le Musée Municipal de la Poterie, lieu de mémoire vivante, retrace en présentant une collection de plus de 300 pièces.

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