Musées de Langres – Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot – Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Between 1742 and 1744, Jacques Lallemant founded a faience manufacture in Aprey, a village around fifteen kilometres away from Langres. With the help of his brother Joseph, he produced fine faience ware prized for its technical and aesthetic qualities. In the 18th century, Aprey began to face competition from Sinceny, Strasbourg and Marseille. Aprey faience ware was manufactured until the end of the 19th century, when it became less sought-after.