Gobelins

Gobelins refers to several related entities in Paris, France, most notably a historic tapestry workshop, a surrounding district, and a renowned art and animation school.

The Manufacture des Gobelins, or Gobelins Manufactory, is a historic tapestry workshop in Paris. Established in the 1660s by the Gobelin family with royal patronage, it became famous for producing high-quality tapestries that furnished royal palaces and the homes of French nobility. The workshops supported a distinctive Gobelins style featuring mythological, historical, and pastoral scenes. Although its role in royal commissions declined over time, the name Gobelins remains closely associated with tapestry craftsmanship, and the factory continues as a center for textile arts and restoration.

Gobelins also denotes a district in Paris, linked to the area around Rue des Gobelins and the surrounding streets in the city’s eastern part. The neighborhood developed historically around the tapestry workshops and has since become a residential and commercial area. It is known for its historic architecture, local markets, and proximity to cultural institutions and educational facilities.

Gobelins, l’école de l’image, is a prominent French school of image arts located in Paris. Founded in the mid-20th century, it specializes in animation, film, photography, and related digital media. The institution is renowned for its programs in traditional and computer-generated animation, and it has educated a number of notable filmmakers and visual effects artists. The school is part of Paris’s broader network of higher education in the arts and creates strong international connections in the animation industry.