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Le Bas-Ségala

Les Martinets du Lézert à La Bastide l’Evêque

Address

La Bastide-l'Évêque
D269 - Martinet de la Ramonde
12200 Le Bas-Ségala

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About

In the heart of the Gorges de l'Aveyron, at La Bastide l'Evêque, discover the Copper Forges of the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries. Meet enthusiasts who are reviving the profession of "martinaire". Guided tour and demonstration of copper striking.

An unusual visit : the Swifts of Lézert, a unique heritage to discover in the heart of Ségala, at La Bastide l'Evêque. Come and meet passionate volunteers who will share with you the fabulous adventure of this place.

A unique story : in the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries, at the foundation of the episcopal fortified town, a copper metallurgy activity developed on the Lézert stream. There are thirteen swifts that functioned until the XNUMXth century. In these forges, the copper was hammered in order to make the outlines of cauldrons, pots and other tools intended for the boilermakers.

An incredible human adventure : forgotten for a long time, it is thanks to the passion of a few inhabitants that the martinet de la Ramonde will come back to life. After thousands of hours of reconstruction work, the sound of the hammer resounds again in the valley.

A remarkable reconstruction : the restoration of the martinets illustrates the know-how of the martinaires in copper metallurgy.


We speak: English, Occitan

Themes:

  • Mill
  • History
  • Popular arts and traditions

Location details

  • Near a GR
  • On the outskirts of the village

Visit

Group accepted from 20 to 20 people

Customers

  • Adults
  • Children
  • For all
  • Schools

Visit languages

  • Français
  • Occitan

Opening

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Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open
reception of groups by reservation (from 10 pers.)
Opening hours from May 01 to June 30, 2024
Sunday Open from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2024
Wednesday Open from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Thursday Open from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Sunday Open from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from September 01 to September 30, 2024
Thursday Open from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Sunday Open from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Prices

Prices Min. Max.
Individual adult
4 € -
Individual child
2 € -
Adult group
3 € -

Free
(under 12)
Free - Aveyron Ambassadors
Children's group - School group
(free for educational purposes)

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Screening Room
  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Toilets
  • Picnic area.
  • Accessible to disabled people
  • Service - Partly outdoors and partly covered
  • BBQ

Services

  • Guided tours
  • Guided group tours
  • Educational visits

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