Verrerie La Méduse

Watch the artisan glassblowers of Verrerie La Méduse at work and take advantage of your visit to bring home a unique souvenir of the Îles de la Madeleine! Verrerie La Méduse is an art glassworks located in a century-old heritage schoolhouse. Here, local artisans have been producing extraordinary glass objects for 25 years. Interpretive panels describe the glassblowing process and explain the techniques used by artisans to create beautiful glass objects. In the summer, watch the artisans at work and learn more about the techniques they use. The boutique displays unique decorative pieces, as well as jewellery from Émerance and pottery from La Poterie du Cap Blanc. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to bring back a souvenir from the Islands! The studio and boutique are open year-round.

Schedule

From mid-June to mid-September: daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From mid-September to mid-June: Monday to Saturday from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cost

Glass-blowing demonstrations: $3/person; $7/family

Note for this reservation

Required for groups

Payment methods

• Cash
• Interac
• MasterCard
• Visa

Activities available in summer

Arts and Crafts

Interpretation Sites

Learn about glassblowing by watching the artisans at work. Located in a century-old heritage schoolhouse, Verrerie La Méduse invites you to visit its studio and discover its magnificent boutique.

Museums

Verrerie La Méduse artisans have been producing extraordinary glass objects for 25 years. Watch the artisans at work and visit the boutique to discover original decorative single or series pieces.

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Services

• Boutique
• Free parking

How to get there

Located on Route 199 in Havre-aux-Maisons, a few minutes from the airport.

Affiliations and distinctions

Affiliations:
Îles de la Madeleine Arts and Crafts Circuit
Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine
CMAQ (Québec crafts council)

Distinctions:
La Grande École has been recognized as a municipal historic monument
Awarded a Certificate of Honour from the Québec Council of Monuments and Sites (CMSQ) in 2007
Regional winner of a Québec tourism award ("Grand Prix du tourisme québécois") in the "Tourist Attraction Under 100,000 Visitors" category in 2006
Merit award in 2006 for barrier-free access from the local association of people with disabilities
Architectural merit award in 2005