Serve the meal at the table with refinement, with Gien earthenware! Do not hesitate to associate this dish with the dinnerplates of the same collection for a beautiful harmonious table. Serve the meal at the table with refinement, with Gien earthenware! Do not hesitate to associate this dish with the dinnerplates of the same collection for a beautiful harmonious table. 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.