Behind the Scenes: Discover Know-How in Occitanie

From October 19 to 25, five companies open their doors in Occitanie's Tuscany to reveal their trades and manufacturing secrets.

Close-up of an artisan's hands working on a leather bag in a workshop.
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Close-up of an artisan's hands working on a leather bag in a workshop.

From October 19 to 25, the Behind the Scenes initiative invites the public to discover the trades and manufacturing secrets of five companies in Occitanie's Tuscany.

Ever wondered how a leather bag, natural soap, or mohair item is made? From October 19 to 25, the Behind the Scenes event, celebrating Occitanie's know-how, takes you behind the scenes. In Occitanie's Tuscany, 5 companies are opening their doors to reveal their trades, techniques, and manufacturing secrets.
In Graulhet, a renowned leatherworking hub, tanneries, leather goods workshops, and artisan studios are exceptionally opening their doors. This offers a chance to discover the techniques, machinery, and expertise of a sector that has shaped the town's identity for generations. The Ateliers Fourès also offer an immersive visit to explore the stages of creating a leather goods item.
In Cadalen, at Ver’laine Mohair, Véronique introduces visitors to her Angora goats. Guests will learn about the transformation of their fleece into a fine, light, and soft fiber, as well as the biodiversity preservation efforts on the farm.
At Oppidum's workshop in Puycelsi, the small manufactory reveals the creation process of its 100% natural and certified organic botanical cosmetics. Plants, textures, and scents will be at the heart of this natural skincare discovery.
Domaine Duffau, through Anne, Bruno, and Nathan, offers a tour of the vineyards and cellar to uncover the winemaking process, concluding with a tasting of the estate's wines.
Based on information from the official source: La Toscane Occitane – OT Gaillac Bastides Vignoble (02/10/2026)