Les pans de Travassac
Unique in Europe, Les Pans de Travassac offers a unique and magical walk in a unique setting with steep slopes over 100 m, discovery of slate and its techniques, a journey into the slate tradition.
In the heart of the Corrèze, you will discover the imprint left by the slate quarries since the 17th century. Let yourself be guided in this unique framework through the 7 veins of Travassac where harmoniously blend mineral and vegetal. On the construction site, you will observe the work of the slate. A slate will show you the ancestral gestures (rebill, cleavage and size), which make it possible to transform the stone into a slate with unrivaled reputation. Share with him the passion of his craft and slate ! Located in the heart of a gallery, an old workshop transformed into a small museum will retrace the history of the slate.
Rates
Individuals : 8.20 € / adult
Groups : Consult us. Guided tours from April 1st to early November by appointment for groups of 20 people or more.
Timetables
May, June, September and October (Sundays and holidays) : departure of visits every 30 minutes : 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00 and 17.30
July and August (every day) : departure of visits every 30 minutes : 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 17:30
From March to November : by reservation only for groups (20 people minimum).
Closing
Video
Map
Themes
Place
Nouvelle Aquitaine
Longitude: 1.54932