Graulhet, leather in the skin, these are two exceptional open days in the only city in France where the leather industry is represented from A to Z. The skin is transformed in the tanneries, then leather bags or wallets are created in the leather goods factories.
In October, reserve your Wednesday and Thursday of the first week of the All Saints' Day holidays to experience a rare immersion in companies with unique know-how!
An immersion in the leather industry
Every year, the La Toscane Occitane Tourist Office – Gaillac, Cordes sur Ciel and Medieval Cities organizes unique company visits. Graulhet, leather in the skin! " This exceptional event honors the entire leather industry.
Did you know that Graulhet is the only city in France where the entire leather industry is present? What is the process that transforms skin into leather? How do leather goods manufacturers and creators do they shape their pieces? What innovations and relocations are making news in the city? What conversions possible for the old factories ? So many questions that you will find answers to through these visits!
Visits, but not only
As always, an essential passage to the House of Leather Trades which has a few surprises in store for you, in addition to its rich immersive museum: exhibition, creative workshops for all audiences, pop-up designer boutiques and finally a draw for win 100% leather gifts made in Graulhet !
A unique visit will complete this program: in a former tannery, the incredible inflatables of Flying Plastic Artists who travel the whole world await you for exceptional visits!
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