Inlays and veneers: The art of French cabinetmaking

Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Cabinetmaking was invented in France during the reign of Louis XIV. It’s the art of inlaying: slicing precious wood into sheets, which are then carefully assembled and glued. FRANCE 24 takes you to Ouville-la-Rivière, near the northern French town of Dieppe, where Jean-Christophe Plantrou's cabinetmaking workshop is a treasure chest of craftsmanship. Inside, he works with every shape, size and colour of wood, using techniques that date back to the 17th century. Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook:   / france24.english   Follow us on Twitter:   / france24_en