Established on a 13 ha site, the old quarries of Crazannes offer a surprising landscape made up of stone steep slopes and narrow gorges invaded by luxuriant vegetation where ivy, centipede ferns and wild clematis mingle.
Unexploited for several decades, the quarries of Crazannes today offer an unusual landscape of lost arches. Heritage of a rich past and endowed with exceptional vegetation in our region, the quarries are a fabulous place to walk.
We invite you to come and discover the history of this surprising site, from the extraction of the stone to its use, as well as its fauna and flora.
We offer:
- the free and free visit of the museum space
- Guided tour of the Quarries Trail (paying)
- the non-guided tour of the P'tit Parcours de Genny (paying)
- workshops initiation to the sculpture of a bas-relief
- monthly events from April to November (Meeting of the rocky, outing orchids, mushrooms ...)
- Our outdoor parking is accessible via the departmental network. Then, a 300m path allows you to reach our reception on foot located at the A837 rest area.
From Rochefort take the D137, after Beurlay the D18, at La Motte the D128 and before Crazannes the D119
From Saintes take the D137, then the D119 towards Plassay
If you come by the A837, the "Pierre de Crazannes" rest area is only accessible in the direction of Saintes > Rochefort.Guided tours of the Quarrymen's Trail take place at fixed times.
Non-guided tours of Le P'tit Parcours de Genny take place during opening hours.
Reservations are required for group visits.Picnic area.
Shop
Toilets
Groupsfrom 10 people
- Prices
Free for less than 6 years.
Group rate from 10 people.
Museum area: free admission
Career path: adult €6, reduced or child (6 to 18 years old) €4, group €4 (from 10 people), schoolchildren €3
Genny's little trail: adult €4, child (6 to 18 years old) €3, group €3 (from 10 people), schoolchildren €2
Combined ticket for the 2 courses, for individuals: adult €7, reduced (6 to 18 years old) €5.Method(s) of payment acceptedCheque Bank / credit card Cash Vacation check
OpeningsFrom 01 / 03 to 31 / 03
Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
From 01 / 04 to 14 / 06
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Exceptional openings on 01/04 and 20/05.
From 15 / 06 to 30 / 06
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
From 01 / 07 to 31 / 08
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
01/09/2024
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
From 02 / 09 to 30 / 09
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
From 01 / 10 to 03 / 11
Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.Pet FriendlyYes
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La Pierre de Crazannes
17350 Crazannes
