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Immerse yourself in industrial history with an exceptional visit to the Benet lime kilns. This listed site, usually inaccessible to the public, only reveals its secrets on rare occasions... and you're one of them.
Built in 1873, this monumental complex - inspired by the Vauban style - bears witness to a fascinating industrial past. From the quarries to the ovens, not forgetting the mysterious sifting mill, every nook and cranny tells of the ingenuity of the builders of yesteryear.
But that's not all: explore the little-known links between these furnaces and the Faymoreau mines, and discover how the birth of a railway line transformed the area.
A timeless journey, where industry becomes a field of exploration...
It's a unique experience for the curious and the explorers, and one that only happens a few times a year.
Don't miss this rendez-vous with history!
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER - 10AM & 3PM
- Meeting point: impasse des Fours à Chaux 85490 Benet
- Duration: 2 hours
- Site not accessible to people with reduced mobility
VISITING INSTRUCTIONS :
- Bring appropriate footwear and clothing, outdoor visit.
- Parking on site.
Immerse yourself in industrial history with an exceptional visit to the Benet lime kilns. This listed site, usually inaccessible to the public, only reveals its secrets on rare occasions... and you're one of them.
Built in 1873, this monumental complex - inspired by the Vauban style - bears witness to a fascinating industrial past. From the quarries to the ovens, not forgetting the mysterious sifting mill, every nook and cranny tells of the ingenuity of the builders of yesteryear.
But that's not all: explore the little-known links between these furnaces and the Faymoreau mines, and discover how the birth of a railway line transformed the area.
A timeless journey, where industry becomes a field of exploration...
It's a unique experience for the curious and the explorers, and one that only happens a few times a year.
Don't miss this rendez-vous with history!
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER - 10AM & 3PM
- Meeting point: impasse des Fours à Chaux 85490 Benet
- Duration: 2 hours
- Site not accessible to people with reduced mobility
VISITING INSTRUCTIONS :
- Bring appropriate footwear and clothing, outdoor visit.
- Parking on site.
