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Creil, in the south of the Oise and near Chantilly and Senlis, is the place to find the Musée Gallé-Juillet, labelled Musée de France and offers us two places to visit, the Maison Gallé-Juillet and the Maison de la Faïencededicated to the history of the Gallé-Juillet family from Creillonand the faïencerie which was produced for a long time in Creil.

Follow your guide as he takes you through the history of the Faïencerie de Creil which developed in the 19th century and acquired a reputation equivalent to that of Gien or Sarreguemines. 

You continue your immersion in Creillois heritage by discovering the home of the illustrious Gallé-Juillet familyThe house is still adorned with some 5,000 decorative and fine art objects, furniture and personal souvenirs. 

A journey through time: back to 19th century!

More than 1,000 earthenware objects on display
Anne-Sophie Flament - City of Creil
Workshop for adults at the Musée Gallé-Juillet
There are also activities for adults.
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Guided tour of the Maison Gallé-Juillet
Anne-Sophie Flament - City of Creil
Theatrical visit to the Musée Gallé-Juillet
Immerse yourself in a 19th century atmosphere!
Creil Sud Oise Tourisme

Good to know :

In Creil, the thin earthenware did not remain uniformly white: it received a painted or printed decor and some of them have experienced a great commercial success as the Flora decor (blue flowers and leaves of bindweed, lily of the valley, holly or rose) which was presented at the Paris World Fair in 1855. Or the Rousseau service The production was such that it is not uncommon to find plates, cups, tureens, various tableware and toiletries in antique shops or on the stalls of garage sales. stamped "Creil and Montereau". Treasures that we like to hunt and collect as testimonies of a bygone era.

Testimonial

A place full of stories where you feel close to the former inhabitants. Beautiful and authentic rooms, a change from reconstructions! Add to that the great guides and you have a great visit.

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Complete your day

To complete your day, check out our group brochure !
Do you like to discover history? Continue the day with a visit to the Château de Montataire (RDV p. 10 Treat yourself to the life of a castle) and for those with a sweet tooth, discover our winter offer: Gourmet Christmas at the Château (RDV p. 20).
You can also enjoy the Gallé-Juillet Museum during a 2-day, 1-night stay in a Destination Creil Sud Oise hotel, see p. 22 and 23 Two days to discover Creil Sud Oise.

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Brigitte Pawly

Brigitte Pawly, creator of tailor-made group stays
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