a place
a material
a thousand stories

a place
a substance
a thousand stories

The Cité du cuir

A place dedicated to the art and to the know-how of leather

Transmission of knowledge, innovation, excellence...

These are just some of the terms that embody the mission of the Cité du Cuir. Part immersive collection space, part exhibition gallery, and part creative workshop, this venue highlights the ancestral know-how and the modernity of a material that has shaped generations of craftsmen and artists who work with it.

Immerse yourself in a unique place where leather reveals itself in all its richness and timelessness.

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The 1%

Le Fil Rouge lights up the Cité du Cuir in Saint-Junien. This neon light installation pays tribute to the industrial heritage and craftsmanship of leather, symbolizing the site's transformation into a unique cultural venue dedicated to contemporary creation and highlighting of the local know-how.

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