Albert Gilles Copper Art - Art Studio / Museum / Boutique
David Vachon
Palmyre Gilles
Manon Dumas
Château-Richer
QC, G0A 1N0
Recognized internationally for his brilliant accomplishments, artisan Albert Gilles developed a specialization in crafting ornamentation for churches, basilicas and cathedrals, including the impressive main doors of the St. Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica.
Admire 90 years of incomparable know-how in the art of embossed copper. Be sure to visit both museums to fully appreciate the magnitude of Gilles' talent. Here, you can learn about the life of this humble artist and see the diversity of the works he produced, including for such notables as Walt and Roy Disney, Mandelson Chrysler and Pope Pius XII. Explore a copper mine and see how ore is transformed into beautiful works of art.
Today, Gilles' wife, daughters and granddaughters are maintaining his legacy. Before you leave the site, visit the museum boutique, where can be found an extensive selection of embossed copper artwork.
Activities
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Made in Québec
Unique gifts! An ongoing tradition! See how a dedicated artisan and 5 women from his family have been practising this noble medium since 1927. Artist…
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Interpretation Centres
An ongoing tradition! Witness how a passionate artisan and his family have been bringing the noble medium of embossed copper to life since 1927!…
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Religious Sites
Founding artist Albert Gilles has decorated more than 35 churches across North America. He is listed on the website of the Ministry of Culture, for…
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Schedule:
All Days: 8:30am - 5pm
Good to Know:
Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Parking:
Free Outdoor on Site
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Château-Richer, QC,
G0A 1N0
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Palmyre Gilles
Palmyre Gilles
Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles
Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles
Manon Dumas
Made in QuébecUnique gifts! An ongoing tradition! See how a dedicated artisan and 5 women from his family have been practising this noble medium since 1927. Artist Albert Gilles began working with copper embossing many years ago, and his know-how has been transmitted to the women of the family. Discover our creations: jewellery, clocks, trays, enameled pictures and so much more. You will find that special piece for any occasion or purpose: corporate gifts, recognition programs or conventions.
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- David Vachon
David Vachon
Palmyre Gilles
David Vachon- Palmyre Gilles
Palmyre Gilles
Interpretation CentresAn ongoing tradition! Witness how a passionate artisan and his family have been bringing the noble medium of embossed copper to life since 1927! Started by the artist Albert Gilles, who crafted the doors of the Sainte-Anne-De-Beaupré Basilica and now perpetuated by 5 women of the family. View exclusive pieces and architectural works erected around the world. Visit our two museums & gift shop with our unique creations. Customized Christmas or corporate gifts! Embossed copper workshop for groups and individual upon reservation.
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David Vachon
David Vachon
David Vachon
David Vachon
Christorama-Cuivres-d'art Albert Gilles
Christorama-Cuivres-d'art Albert Gilles
Religious SitesFounding artist Albert Gilles has decorated more than 35 churches across North America. He is listed on the website of the Ministry of Culture, for all his works with religious heritage and patrimony. Master craftsman, he beautified churches by creating doors, baptismal funds, stations of the cross, high altars, communion rails and tabernacles.
His talent was recognized by Pope Pie XII, who commissioned him to create a silver and gold chalice, offered to the City of Montreal for its 300 years in 1942. Today his family perpetuates the tradition.
