Talcaneô : Quarry + Museum space
TALCANEÔ
The largest talc quarry in the world
The largest open-air talc quarry in the world awaits you in Ariège, in the heart of the Pyrenees! Go to the brand new talc museum in Luzenac and visit the Trimouns quarry for real!
An essential and unique site in France that you can visit to discover all the secrets of the softest and most tender rock on our planet.
You can explore this unique place thanks to guided tours. Our guides will reveal all the secrets of this unusual place and how it works. You will discover the geological properties of the deposit, the history of its formation and its exploitation, from the extraction to the production of this real white gold. All in a sumptuous natural setting! It is by coach that you will enter the very heart of the operating site.
The guided tour lasts about 45min, several stops are planned at key places on the site. A discovery that will certainly leave a lasting memory!
BEFORE BOOKING FOR THE TOUR, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
The guided tour lasts about 45min, several stops are planned at key places on the site. A discovery that will certainly leave a lasting memory!
- The meeting point is located at the quarry car park 45 minutes from the Luzenac museum (address: Carrière de Talc de Trimouns - 09250 VERNAUX)
- The guided tour of the quarry is accessible only by coach provided by us
- Access to the quarry on foot is prohibited
- Bus tour departure rules are strict, no delays will be allowed
- Coach tour takes approximately 45 minutes
- Possibility of descents to the main points of interest
BEFORE YOUR VISIT, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLAN:
IT IS MANDATORY TO ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE DEPARTURE OF THE TOUR. Any delay will result in the permanent loss of your seats. The talc quarry cannot be held responsible for any delay related to traffic conditions. Inquire about the state of traffic (accident, works, traffic jams...) Attention traffic jams are regularly observed on the departmental road!
Closed shoes are necessary for the visit
A warm garment is recommended (1700m altitude) and sunglasses
Animals, even on a leash, are prohibited
Attention, exceptionally, the visit of the Trimouns quarry can be cancelled at any time due to weather conditions or technical reasons on the site. In these cases, you will be notified as soon as possible and a change of schedule or date will be proposed.
- Visit of the museum space, without reservation, located 1 national road - 09250 Luzenac in the same day
- Guided tour of the interpretation centre every afternoon in July and August