Artist Jean Bertholle designed this iconic collection in 1955 at the request of French President, René Coty. This handpainted service set the tables of presidents staying at the regal chateau of Rambouillet during hunting outings. Each piece is a work of art, capturing the inner world of the deeply wooded RambOuillet forest and its creatures. Handpainted. Located near the Loire Valley castles, the Faïencerie de Gien has been synonymous with prestigious faience tableware and decorative objects since its founding in 1821. Gien pieces are renowned for their warm white clays decorated with traditional motifs reminiscent of the French countryside.