Unguided tour trail accessible to all.
Secure, 300 meters long, it is to be covered at your own pace by making a round trip.

A special atmosphere reigns in the quarries where nature has reasserted itself since the end of mining. On this fun course, Genny la Genette, the mistress of the place, accompanies you in the footsteps of the quarries.

Embark on a journey of stone: discover the origin of Crazannes limestone, the methods of extraction, transport, the multiple uses of this natural material...
Games allow you to turn into a block of stone ...

Information on the fauna and flora present in these quarries complete the scenography.

It does not involve any particular difficulties (gently sloping ground, without stairs). Accessible to accompanied people in wheelchairs.

  • documents in English (translation of scenography panels)

    Groups

    Average length of visit : 45

    Average visit duration for groups : 45

  • Prices

    Full price: € 4
    Reduced (1): €3
    Group (2): €3
    School: € 2
    Under 6 years old: Free
    (1) Beneficiaries of the reduced rate for guided tours, on presentation of proof, are: children aged 6 to 18, people with disabilities, unemployed people, people staying at Gîtes de France in the Charente department -Maritime, holders of the Cézam card, people presenting proof of purchase of entry from one of our tourist partners
    (2) From 10 people minimum.

    Method(s) of payment accepted

    Bank / credit card Cheque Vacation check Cash

    Openings

    From 01 / 03 to 31 / 03
    Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
    From 01 / 04 to 14 / 06.
    Closed on Mondays.
    Exceptional openings on 01/04 and 20/05.
    From 15 / 06 to 01 / 09
    Open every day.
    From 02 / 09 to 30 / 09
    Open every day.
    Closed on Mondays.
    From 01 / 10 to 03 / 11
    Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

    Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Spoken languages

    EnglishFrançais