Henry Jullien
Henry Jullien is a French eyewear maker founded in 1921 in the Jura by eyewear representative Henry Jullien. Its frames are designed, made and assembled by hand in its workshops in Lons-le-Saunier.
| Founded | 1921 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Henry Jullien |
| Workshops | Lons-le-Saunier, Jura |
| Label | Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant |
| Website | maison-henry-jullien.fr |
What is Henry Jullien?
Maison Henry Jullien is a high end French eyewear company from the Jura, the historic heartland of French spectacle making. It produces frames entirely by hand in its own workshops.
History
The brand was created in 1921 by Henry Jullien, a French eyewear representative who decided to launch his own label. Its first factory was in Morez, the town most closely associated with the Jura eyewear industry. Today the workshops are located in Lons-le-Saunier.
Products and positioning
Each Henry Jullien frame passes through some 279 operations over about four months, from design to final assembly. This artisanal process places the brand at the luxury end of the optical market.
- Optical frames and sunglasses made by hand
- Production in Lons-le-Saunier, Jura
- Holder of the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label, a French state distinction for rare and renowned craftsmanship
Why it matters
Henry Jullien is one of the companies keeping frame manufacturing alive in the Jura, a region that once dominated French eyewear production. Its EPV status and fully local, manual process give it a clear heritage and made in France positioning in a category largely produced in Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Henry Jullien glasses made?
Henry Jullien frames are designed, made and assembled by hand in the company's workshops in Lons-le-Saunier, in the French Jura.
When was Henry Jullien founded?
The brand was founded in 1921 by Henry Jullien, with its first factory in Morez.