Pipe and Diamond museum of Saint-Claude
Do not miss this visit! !
Located near the cathedral of Saint-Claude, the Pipe and Diamond museum offers a unique exhibition !
This private museum created by the Brotherhood of Master Pipe makers from Saint-Claude and the Association of Diamond dealers from Haut-Jura invites you to discover the history of the two know-how that make the city famous.
In the "Pipes" section, old tools and machines immerse the visitor in the atmosphere of the traditional workshops. A rich collection of smoking pipes presents the diversity of French and international production. Finally, you could discover the chapter hall where twice a year, the enthronements of new members of the Brotherhood take place.
In the "Diamonds" area, a reconstituted workshop with animated workers revives the tools and traditional machines. A collection of uncut/cut precious stones from the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (lapidary category), some reproductions of famous diamonds and the crown jewels of the United Kingdom are also presented. Finally, a documentary will allow you to discover the different cutting techniques and the history of the diamond and precious stone cutting.
This private museum created by the Brotherhood of Master Pipe makers from Saint-Claude and the Association of Diamond dealers from Haut-Jura invites you to discover the history of the two know-how that make the city famous.
In the "Pipes" section, old tools and machines immerse the visitor in the atmosphere of the traditional workshops. A rich collection of smoking pipes presents the diversity of French and international production. Finally, you could discover the chapter hall where twice a year, the enthronements of new members of the Brotherhood take place.
In the "Diamonds" area, a reconstituted workshop with animated workers revives the tools and traditional machines. A collection of uncut/cut precious stones from the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (lapidary category), some reproductions of famous diamonds and the crown jewels of the United Kingdom are also presented. Finally, a documentary will allow you to discover the different cutting techniques and the history of the diamond and precious stone cutting.
