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Forested Glass factory(glass-making) of Couloubrines
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In the Hérault, of the ancient(former) forested Glass factory(glass-making) of Couloubrines in the glass factory(glass-making) of Claret's art , it is a real journey through the ages of the glass in which we invite you. From the XIV-th century, the glassworkers lived on the Causse de l'Hortus. Noble Gentlemen, they passed on of generation in generation the trade secrets of their art.

In Couloubrines's glass factory(glass-making), you will find the atmosphere and the magic of the former(old) Glass factories(glass-making) of the Renaissance.

Couloubrines's glass fact

Through the vestiges of Couloubrines's farm, restored from 1989, you will discover fabulous history of the dynasty of Gentlemen Glassworkers who, for five centuries, practiced them " Noble Art " on the Limestone plateau of Hortus. The privileges, the trade secrets, the way of life and the tradition, the productions of a glass factory(glass-making) with wood will be revealed to you.

Full of life visit. Archeological site outdoors. Area of picnic, parking.
For any information and know the schedules of opening, please , contact the office of Tourism of the Road of the Glassworkers in Country of Orthus

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