The French violin making tradition began in Mirecourt during the 1600s, where the city’s luthiers refined the art of violin-making. This rich heritage spread to workshops in Paris, Lille, Lyon, and beyond. At Dolce Violins, we offer a curated selection of high-quality antique French instruments from renowned historical makers, including Charles François Gand, Caressa & Francais, Charlotte, Amédée Dieudonné, Emile Fétique, H. Derazey, Joseph Hel, and Pierre Hel.