Les Ateliers de l’Usine à Billes – Mirabel and Blacons

Artisans & creations in Mirabel-et-Blacons

In the heart of the village of Mirabel-et-Blacons, a stone’s throw from Gervanne Camping, the former Usine à Billes has been given a new lease of life. Once an industrial production site, this emblematic building has been purchased and refurbished by the Mairie to become a space dedicated to local creativity and craftsmanship.

A place steeped in history… and now full of ideas, color and creativity.

🧶 3 creative workshops, 13 artisans, and lots of passion

Today, Les Ateliers de l’Usine à Billes brings together 13 craftspeople in 3 creative workshops.
They include :

• Engraving
• Photography
• Podcasts & sound creation
• Graphics
• Website creation
• Binding
• Sewing
• Luminaires
• Ceramics
• Painting
  … and much more besides.

Each workshop is a world in itself, where you can discover unique creations, talk to the craftspeople and understand their approach.

🏭 A little story about marbles…

The Usine à Billes was once part of the village’s industrial heritage. In this building, marbles were manufactured: those little clay spheres that have made generations of children dream.

Over time, the activity came to a halt, leaving behind a building steeped in memory. Rather than let it fall asleep, the commune decided to give it a new lease of life: preserving the site while opening it up to contemporary creativity.

Today, machines have given way to workbenches, paintbrushes, computers and potter’s wheels… but the spirit remains the same: to make, create and pass on.

🎨 Why visit Les Ateliers de l’Usine à Billes?

✔ To discover local crafts
✔ To talk with passionate designers
✔ To buy a unique, handmade souvenir
✔ To support the local economy
✔ To enjoy an authentic experience, off the beaten track

It’s an ideal walking tour from the campsite.