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French cast iron since 1925

Le Creuset

Enameled cast-iron cookware individually cast and finished at the original northern-France foundry.

Designed inFrance
Made inFrance for enameled cast iron
Known forRound Dutch Oven
01 / Story

One foundry, one enduring cocotte.

Le Creuset was founded in Fresnoy-le-Grand, where iron founder Armand Desaegher and enamelling specialist Octave Aubecq combined their crafts. The French foundry still casts the enamelled-iron range.

  1. Le Creuset is founded and the first cocotte is made.

  2. Colour expands beyond the original Volcanique orange.

  3. French enamelled cast iron remains the core line.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Le Creuset.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • Enamelled cast-iron cookware
  • Dutch ovens, skillets and braisers
  • Casting and enamelling in Fresnoy-le-Grand
Sources & further reading2 official sources

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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Take the origin note with you.

The French claim is specific to enamelled cast iron. Stoneware, stainless steel, non-stick cookware, kettles, tools and accessories have other origins.

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