In the heart of Marseille, the Marcel Carbonel workshops perpetuate an ancestral know-how: the making of Provençal santons. This photographic reportage immerses itself in the intimacy of these precise and meticulous gestures, inherited from a deeply rooted popular tradition. From sculpting to painting, each step tells a story, that of a humble and poetic craft, between faith, folklore and transmission. Through the portraits and work scenes, emerges a discreet, passionate community, which patiently shapes these small characters laden with memory, symbols of a Provence that is still alive.