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Tableware from around the world: discover the iconic Duralex products from each country

Tableware from around the world: discover the iconic Duralex products from each country Duralex® glasses were born in France. And even today, all our cups are made in our historic workshops in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, near Orléans. But our world tableware now travels to the four corners of the globe. From China to the United States, via Brazil, it embodies French elegance. Several of our glasses have become international stars. This is particularly true of the Le Picardie®which can be found in museums and on the big screen. However, from one region to another, specific characteristics emerge. Today, we present our most popular glasses from Italy, Chad and even Mongolia. In France: Le Gigogne® In France, the match was quickly decided. The undisputed winner, your favourite from the start, was again and again The Gigogne®our star tumbler, with its generous curves and timeless design. It can be found on canteen tables everywhere, where whole generations of schoolchildren have played at guessing their age from the bottom of this iconic glass. But Le Gigogne® is also very present in our homes, and even on the tables of top restaurants. In our minds, it's the cup that bounces but doesn't break. And we all remember the sound the glass makes on the tiles. The secret of its solidity? It's because we use tempered glass, which is up to 6 times more resistant than conventional glass. In Spain: green crockery Duralex® glasses are also popular with our Spanish neighbours. So much so that in 1956, when the Real Madrid players arrived in Paris to play in the European Cup, the first thing they did was buy Duralex® crockery. In the Iberian Peninsula, it's more than just a pattern, it's a colour that's winning favour in Spanish homes. Glasses, plates, salad bowls... Over there, our range of green crockery can be enjoyed on any family table. Another reason why the Duralex brand is so popular on this side of the border is that, for a long time, some of our legendary glassware were produced on sitein the small town of Azuqueca de Henares. In Italy: Amalfi cups A change of atmosphere. We're now packing our bags and heading for Italy. In the land of la dolce vita, coffee is king. More often than not, it's drunk in a taxes AmalfiYou'll be able to enjoy it on the terrace or at the bar, surrounded by friends. These cups are rather small: they don't hold more than 17 cl. But that's more than enough for a coffee. Especially as the coffee here is black, very short and very strong. So to savour it even better, sip it in small gulps. In Africa: the Provence glass and the Lys dish And on other continents, which Duralex® products are the most popular? In Africa, two candidates stand out. The first is glass Provencewith its fine bevelled facets and beautiful transparency. In Chad, it's often used to serve tea. But not just any tea. In Chad, the tea is very concentrated and very strong, almost like a shot. It's a bit like the Italian coffees we talked about earlier. In North Africa, it's the Lys vermeil serving dish is the most popular, with its warm, friendly colours that don't fade, even after years. It's especially popular for family meals and celebrations, especially during Ramadan. In Asia: bowls with ears and Lys vermeil glass Finally, Duralex® lenses are also exported to Asia. There, they are so well known that they have already been plagiarised by a dozen companies. A Chinese company was even condemned after selling counterfeit products under the name of... Durelax. In Mongolia, our best-seller is the bowl with ears. Children use it to drink yak milk before leaving for school. The advantage of this model with its timeless design is that you can pick up the bowl without burning yourself. And it's very sturdy. In other countries, such as Thailand, it is the Lys Vermeil glass which breaks all records. We use it as a water glass, but also as a measuring glass for creating coffees or teas with elaborate recipesThese include latte, matcha and affogato, not least because they are resistant to thermal shock. Duralex®: everywhere and for everyone That's all for this quick tour of the world of Duralex® products. We hope these few lines have taken you on a bit of a journey and we wish you a great summer! The Duralex team