Welcome to the first episode of THE COPPER KITCHEN 🇫🇷
Step inside the world of French craftsmanship with this exclusive visit to Mauviel, the legendary copper cookware manufacturer in Villedieu-les-Poêles, the historic “capital of copper” in Normandy, one of the last places in France where the ancient art of copper pot retinning is still practiced by hand.
In this video, we go behind the scenes to see how traditional copper cookware is made by hand—from raw metal to the finished pieces used in professional kitchens across France.
If you’re passionate about French gastronomy, this is where it all begins.
While only a few stages of the process could be filmed, each one reveals an extraordinary level of detail and expertise.
This is the quiet excellence behind French gastronomy—where tradition, material, and human skill come together.
We would like to warmly thank the Mauviel team for their time, their trust, and for sharing a part of their craft with us.
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Written, directed, filmed, and edited by Selena Anasthase