The tile factory of Les Milles was founded in 1882 in a context marked by the increasing industrialization of the production of tiles and bricks. In 1939, the tile factory stopped working for economic reasons.
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Located on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, the village of Les Milles is encircled by clay lowlands propitious to terracotta objects crafting.
The proximity of water brought by the Arc River is essential to the crafting of tiles and bricks, as it influences the quality of clay.
The arrival of railways at Les Milles will allow the supplying of energy: coal from Gardanne, and the transportation of the end products.
With all conditions gathered an industrial tilery was born in Les...
The proximity of water brought by the Arc River is essential to the crafting of tiles and bricks, as it influences the quality of clay.
The arrival of railways at Les Milles will allow the supplying of energy: coal from Gardanne, and the transportation of the end products.
With all conditions gathered an industrial tilery was born in Les...
Location
Contact The tilery in Les Milles – Memorial site of the Milles Camp.
- www.campdesmilles.org