Genod pipes are handmade in St. Claude France, often referred to as the briar pipe capital of the world, by pipe maker Jacques Craen and his staff. Jacques or "Jacky" as his friends know him, has been making pipes since 1970. Genod carries on the excellent tradition of French briar pipes by way of talented carver Sebastien Beaud, offering exceptional value and quality comparable to pipes double or triple in cost.