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Saint-Denis
See centuries-old craftsmanship in action at the Louvre's secret ateliers, where artisans still print from 16th-century copper plates and cast perfect plaster replicas of iconic sculptures.
rare behind-the-scenes access
traditional French craftsmanship
working art ateliers
heritage savoir-faire
Tips
✨"as exciting as they are offbeat, worthy of discovery" (Condé Nast Traveler)
📅visits only once monthly, book ahead
🏛️see Winged Victory casts and Michelangelo replicas being finished
Ateliers d'art de la Réunion des musées nationaux- Grand Palais
Saint-DenisOpen










See centuries-old craftsmanship in action at the Louvre's secret ateliers, where artisans still print from 16th-century copper plates and cast perfect plaster replicas of iconic sculptures.
rare behind-the-scenes access
traditional French craftsmanship
working art ateliers
heritage savoir-faire
Tips
✨"as exciting as they are offbeat, worthy of discovery" (Condé Nast Traveler)
📅visits only once monthly, book ahead
🏛️see Winged Victory casts and Michelangelo replicas being finished