Mirecourt, mecca of French luthiers

▲ In the western Vosges mountains, northeastern France, lies Mirecourt, a small town that was the center of string instrument making in the 18th century and the birthplace of the French Stradivarius family, Nicolas Lupot, one of the most illustrious violin makers of his time. It is also home to the Ecole Nationale de Lutherie (National School of Luthier Making), founded in 1970. This training center for those aspiring to become master luthiers , where students learn to master traditional violin, viola, and cello playing, enabling them to practice their profession both in France and abroad, thus contributing to the international recognition of this unique school. Photo AFP

La Jornada Newspaper, Saturday, June 21, 2025, p. 4