Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie: the potters' village, what to do and where to stay

About ten minutes from Uzès, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie has lived from clay for centuries. The village holds the "Ville et Métiers d'Art" label (a French label for towns of fine crafts) and presents itself as a capital of ceramics: open workshops, galleries and a museum devoted to pottery from all around the Mediterranean. Here is how to make the most of it.

The museum of Mediterranean pottery

Set in the old centre, the musée de la poterie méditerranéenne (museum of Mediterranean pottery) brings together pottery from the whole Mediterranean basin. It is the best introduction before stepping into the workshops: you will understand what you are looking at afterwards.

• Opening hours: in season (from 12 March to 31 October in 2026), every day from 10 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
• Prices: €4, €2.50 reduced (students, jobseekers, under-18s), free for under-12s.
• Current exhibition: "Juliette Derel, potière rebelle" (Juliette Derel, rebel potter), devoted to a little-known ceramicist whose work evolved throughout her life. The museum lists it until 30 November 2026.

Out of season, call the museum before coming (04 66 03 65 86): the published opening hours cover the season from March to October.

The workshops and La Maison – Capitale Céramique

At the entrance to the old centre, on rue du Docteur-Blanchard, La Maison – Capitale Céramique is the village's welcome centre devoted to heritage and fine crafts: every artisan in the village is represented there by one piece. It is the place to spot the work you like before going to see the ceramicist in their workshop. The rest is done on foot, strolling through the lanes.

The markets

• Tuesday morning: a producers' market, with seasonal fruit and vegetables, honey, jams, fruit juices, poultry and cheese.
• Friday morning, under the halle Joseph Monier: fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and spices, but also textiles, jewellery and craft items. It is the livelier of the two.

On Saturdays, head over to the big Uzès market on the place aux Herbes: our page on Uzès tells you everything.

Village events

Exhibitions, festivals and activities: the municipality publishes its events in its events calendar. Check it before your stay.

Nearby, in half a day

• Uzès, about ten minutes away: the Duché (ducal palace), the tour Fenestrelle and the place aux Herbes.
• The Pont du Gard: our visitor guide to plan your day.
• The villages of the Pays d'Uzès, from Lussan to Castillon-du-Gard: see the most beautiful villages around Uzès.

Where to stay in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie

Maison Doré is a two-bedroom house for four people, with a garden and terrace, on the edge of the village: the centre and the workshops are about ten minutes' walk away, the museum a little further, and walks in the garrigue (scrubland) start five minutes away. Uzès is about ten minutes by car.

For a group or a larger family, our accommodation in Uzès is very close: browse all our accommodation or write to us.