Poterie Wingerter-Ruhlmann

Since the death of her parents in 2021, Vanessa Ruhlmann has been continuing the family tradition of salt-fired stoneware production, passed down from generation to generation since the 18th century. This pottery unit dates back to 1843.
On January 14, 2022, the Wingerter-Ruhlmann pottery unit was listed as a Historic Monument by prefectural decree, due to its architectural, historical, and scientific interest.
On December 24, 2022, the Ministry of Culture decided to classify the entire site as a Historic Monument, highlighting its authenticity, integrity, rarity, and documentary value. This classification includes: the dwelling, workshop, shop, annex workshop, wood-fired kiln, barn, and courtyard.
Restoration work began on December 4, 2024, and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027, with public co-financing.
The first phase of the work is being financed by funds allocated under the Ministry of Culture's “Program 175.” With the support of the Grand Est Regional Directorate for Cultural Affairs. An application for classification of the movable collections is currently pending.
As part of the Heritage Mission led by Stéphane Bern, thanks in particular to the organization of the Française des Jeux Heritage Mission games, the Heritage Foundation has provided €250,000 in support for the preservation of the Wingerter-Ruhlmann potter's workshop.
A financial agreement with the European Community of Alsace was signed in December 2024 as part of the Emblematic Heritage Plan for Alsace. A grant application is currently pending with the Grand Est Region.