Visit "la Verrerie de Soisy-Sur-Ecole"

Located 30 minutes from Draveil, the Verrerie de Soisy-Sur-Ecole is an establishment that enjoys a reputation that goes beyond the borders of the Ile de France region. Its history, its products, its school make it a very frequented place. Come and discover the Verrerie de Soisy, through visits organized throughout the year, during your stay in our Hotel Orly Draveil.

His history
1977, begins the history of the Verrerie de Soisy-Sur-Ecole. In its beginnings, the executives wanted to show the captivating and magical spectacle of glass blown with the cane, while energizing this craft.
Its owners (a family business) had already owned the "La-Rochère" Glassworks since 1856 (the creation of La-Rochère dates back to 1475).
This tradition of transmission and sharing with the public, continues with the entire team of "La Verrerie de Soisy-Sur-Ecole".

Visits
At the entrance of the workshop, the educational space gives you the essential information on glass.
During the visits, passionate and experienced glassmakers, work in public during the opening hours, to make you discover their trade. You will have the opportunity to see the hot glass inflate with the breath and take shape using some rudimentary tools!
You will discover in the shop, beside the traditional collections, amazing achievements, resulting from the always renewed creativity of the glassmakers. Their competence extends to utilitarian objects such as plates, goblets, carafes, decorative objects, vases, lamps, unique and artistic pieces, vases with mysterious decors, glass flowers, giant fruits ...
During your stay in your Hotel Orly Draveil with its 33 rooms, let yourself be seduced by this invitation to travel and daydream.