Artisans

The artisans of the Pays Horloger

They transform, shape, and assemble objects rooted in the daily lives of our mountains. They continue and improve an art that has been passed down from generation to generation. Wood, iron, bells, watchmaking—everything is a story of place, identity, and memories. A richness that reveals our lands, and the artisans are eager to share it. They open their workshops to you, explain their expert techniques, and tell you a little of their history.

wood craftsmanship

A material that is very present in the region, the exploitation of this resource, and more specifically of conifers, has allowed the development of know-how and technical skills that are very well established in the sector.

Metal

Foundry workers and ironworkers work with metal, combining tradition and modernity. While bells are well-known around the necks of the Montbéliardes, there's a more surprising craft in our region. Metalwork is also exported in the form of cruise boats for lakes and rivers. Beautiful and surprising discoveries await.

Watchmaking

Confidential and secret, the contemporary watchmaking industry is difficult to access, but a “clockmaker” will gladly welcome you into his clock and pendulum repair workshop for an immersion in time.

Mill

A surprising underground adventure in our Swiss neighbors. Difficult to classify, the underground mills of the Col des Roches are nonetheless a must-see in the area.

printing house

Several generations have succeeded one another behind the machines. This is a wonderful discovery of a family business that will be told to you.

Ceramics

Tableware, decor, jewelry... Plant details are never far away in Jasmin's creations.

Focus on craft labels

label made in chez nous doubs

Made in our region: Doubs companies can be visited

The departmental network “ Made in our home » values ​​the economic discovery tourism. You can enjoy company visits and discover soriginal know-how, sometimes unknown. Around forty companies have joined this network and offers you the warmest welcome. Manufacturers, artisans, and local producers will take you on surprising and unusual tours. The companies are divided into three main categories: industrial know-how, artisanal know-how, flavors and tastes... all you have to do is make your choice!

Made in Chez Nous: The making of Doubs companies

EPV label, living heritage company, artisans

EPV: Living Heritage Company

Le Living Heritage Company Label (EPV) is a state-sponsored certification established to recognize French companies with excellent craftsmanship and industrial expertise. A guarantee of quality, it effectively enhances the commercial appeal of companies that master rare, traditional, or highly innovative techniques.

Living Heritage Company Label

All the partner artisans of the Pays Horloger

Authenticity, richness of artisanal and industrial know-how of the Pays Horloger are within easy reach and explanation. These artisans will reveal the behind-the-scenes of their workshops and their manufacturing secrets with such passion that you will inevitably be won over. Here is the list of partner artisans of the Pays Horloger.

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In our museums: objects from ancient craftsmen

Are you interested in local crafts? Then you'll no doubt appreciate the collections in our museums, which showcase objects crafted by local artisans of yesteryear.

The museums of the Pays Horloger

Portrait of a craftsman

Heading behind the mountain, to Montlebon, to meet the company Sauge Artisans du Bois, by the 13 p.m. news on France 2.

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