Atelier Louis Jou – Louis Jou Foundation

Louis Jou, a typographic artist, engraver and creator of printed works, is renowned for an oeuvre that combines creative power with flawless execution.

Close to painters and poets (Derain, Picasso, Apollinaire, Suarès), he decided in 1939 to establish his typography and printing workshop in Les Baux-de-Provence.

A pioneering artist in the city, he acquired the Renaissance Hôtel Jean de Brion, which he restored and which today houses a museum dedicated to his work and collections: incunabula, rare books, and engravings by Dürer and Goya, among others.

Visiting his workshop reveals the exacting standards and discipline behind Louis Jou’s creations. There, among the Stanhope printing presses and the sets of typefaces designed by the artist, the world of typography and art publishing comes vividly to life.

Louis Jou was a passionate artist who had a major influence on contemporary books. Poet and publisher Pierre Seghers described him as “the architect of books and Les Baux”.

In addition, the Atelier warmly welcomes artisans and artists for workshops held throughout the year.
The next workshops will take place in June and July 2026:

From 29 June to 3 July: Calligraphy workshop: La Capitale
From 6 to 10 July: Stone engraving workshop stage de gravure lapidaire
Autumn: One-day origami bookbinding workshop with Madame Odile Douet, graduate of the École Estienne and former teacher at this school, professional bookbinder, from 9 am to 5 pm

For all information and registration regarding the workshops: fondationlouisjou.org

Group visits can also be arranged (4 to 15 people):
Visit of the Atelier followed by a tour of the Hôtel Jean de Brion: Louis Jou’s book atelier and library.

To request a private visit, you can contact the Fondation Louis Jou at fondation.jou@gmail.com