Terra cotta, a technology whose origins are lost in the mists of time, whose secrets are handed down from father to son. The golden rules and savoir-faire of this ancient art have long been known to the highly-skilled craftsmen of the Sologne region in central France. Today, they prosper still, supplying their talents and top-quality terra cotta tile and bricks for the restoration and decoration of prestigious buildings in the Loire Valley and far beyond.		Since 1890, five generations of dedicated brick-makers have preserved and enriched this unique and noble art.
		"A subtle alchemy between earth, air and fire. Yes, you need a little bit of magic to transform a dull, unrefined lump of gray clay into a noble, amber-colored object." Gérard BOUTET

Manual fabrication

Wood-fired kilns

Tuilerie de la Bretèche is the last traditional brickworks of the Sologne region.