PORTES ANCIENNES was founded by Michel Villard and Christian Belaïche 20 years ago. Our core business is the restoration of antique doors – entry doors, communicating doors and closet doors – but we also produce antique replicas; all our replica doors are individually handcrafted using authentic methods that have been traditional to Provence for centuries.
IN THE HEART OF PROVENCE Our antique doors are mostly collected from Provence and the South of France where we have two showrooms at Saint-Andiol en Provence and Saint-Rémy de Provence; both showrooms are close to Avignon and less than 12km from each other.  EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP More than 20 expert craftsmen seek excellence in all areas of restoration; our teams work in: a carpentry workshop a cabinet-making workshop two French polish finishing workshops  an iron workshop more than 3 500 m² of showrooms		BROWSING OUR COLLECTION Whilst our showrooms and warehouse in Provence contain a collection of more than 15,000 antique doors, worldwide demand is growing and, naturally, original doors are harder to find. Each beautifully restored antique door, and every handcrafted reproduction, is a rare and unique piece; to help you make your choice, we have artists and specialists in our showrooms who will guide you through the collection. Choosing a door can be a delicate and personal process; after all, you are taking home a historical work of art and architecture.In the heart of Provence THE SELECTION PROCESS We start with a general description from you which we refine until we have made a personalized selection. Ideally, we would then walk you through our workshops, share with you some of our experience, and help you make a final choice. Alternatively, you may send us your ideas, preferences, design sketches or specifications by mail, email, fax or Fedex. We will send you detailed photographs and price lists. Every door is unique – we do not restore or make two the same – and our customers appreciate the attention we give to the selection process; you are taking home a door that we care as deeply about as you. Whilst there is no catalog of standard sizes, characteristics or prices, we are accustomed to working with clients from around the world; all we need from you is an idea of size, style and any additional description you might like to put forward. We’ll send you suggestions and an approximate quote. Our online catalog is a great place to start. CREATION OF ANTIQUE REPLICAS