Are you ready to discover the history of the first ceramic factories founded in Montereau in the 18th century? Yes, it is a fascinating story that will make you appreciate the art of ceramics even more!
It all began in 1717, when Jean Rognon founded the first ceramic factory in Montereau and received the prestigious title of 'Manufacture royale de faïence'. But the real challenge had only just begun, as the second half of the 18th century brought many problems to the new ceramic factory founded in 1745.
Fortunately, in 1803 the factory's workshops were moved to the buildings of the former Récollets convent and then sold to Charles de Saint-Cricq-Casaux fifteen years later. Saint-Cricq also bought the Creil ceramic factory in 1816 and, in May 1825, leased the Monterelaise unit to a company formed by Louis Martin Lebeuf, Etienne Thibault and Merlin de Failly.
The 'Louis Lebeuf' company was founded on 9 October 1833 by Louis Martin Lebeuf and Saint-Cricq to manage the two factories, which were then merged in 1840 into a third company called 'Lebeuf and Milliet'. Louis Lebeuf and Milliet, both cousins, asked to be paid only on the profits generated by their management.
But who was Louis Lebeuf? Well, Louis was one of the most important industrialists of Seine-et-Marne in the 19th century. Born in L'Aigle in 1792, he began his career as a shopkeeper of textiles and other products. Thanks to his fortune and contacts, he moved into industry and banking, becoming an important financier of his time.
Moreover, the link between banking and industry was a key factor in the success of many enterprises during the 19th century. So, do not forget to appreciate the importance of the work of those who built this great tradition of ceramics in Montereau. Are you ready to admire their works of art?
It all began in 1717, when Jean Rognon founded the first ceramic factory in Montereau and received the prestigious title of 'Manufacture royale de faïence'. But the real challenge had only just begun, as the second half of the 18th century brought many problems to the new ceramic factory founded in 1745.
Fortunately, in 1803 the factory's workshops were moved to the buildings of the former Récollets convent and then sold to Charles de Saint-Cricq-Casaux fifteen years later. Saint-Cricq also bought the Creil ceramic factory in 1816 and, in May 1825, leased the Monterelaise unit to a company formed by Louis Martin Lebeuf, Etienne Thibault and Merlin de Failly.
The 'Louis Lebeuf' company was founded on 9 October 1833 by Louis Martin Lebeuf and Saint-Cricq to manage the two factories, which were then merged in 1840 into a third company called 'Lebeuf and Milliet'. Louis Lebeuf and Milliet, both cousins, asked to be paid only on the profits generated by their management.
But who was Louis Lebeuf? Well, Louis was one of the most important industrialists of Seine-et-Marne in the 19th century. Born in L'Aigle in 1792, he began his career as a shopkeeper of textiles and other products. Thanks to his fortune and contacts, he moved into industry and banking, becoming an important financier of his time.
Moreover, the link between banking and industry was a key factor in the success of many enterprises during the 19th century. So, do not forget to appreciate the importance of the work of those who built this great tradition of ceramics in Montereau. Are you ready to admire their works of art?

Louis Lebeuf - anonymous lithograph
He was deputy of the district of Fontainebleau and senator
He was deputy of the district of Fontainebleau and senator