Lower Segala

Les Martinets du Lézert, forges du cuivre

In the heart of the Aveyron gorges, in La Bastide l'Evêque, discover the fascinating world of copper forges. Meet enthusiasts who have given new life to this remarkable heritage and know-how. Visit and demonstration of copper hammering.

An unusual visit : the Martinets du 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 13th and 14th centuries, at the founding of the episcopal fort, a copper metallurgy activity developed on the Lézert stream. There were thirteen hammer mills that operated until the 19th century. In these forges, copper was hammered to make the rough drafts of cauldrons, pots and other tools intended for boilermakers.

An incredible human adventure : long forgotten, it is thanks to the passion of a few inhabitants that the Ramonde swift will come back to life. After thousands of hours of reconstruction work, the sound of the hammer once again echoes through the valley.

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


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Themes:

  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Story
  • Industrial Applications
  • Mill

Location details

  • Near a GR
  • On the outskirts of the village
  • Riverside
  • In the countryside

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
reception of groups by reservation (from 10 pers.)
Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
groups welcome all year round by reservation (from 15 people)
Opening hours from May 01 to June 30, 2025
SundayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
WednesdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from September 01 to September 30, 2025
ThursdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Admission fees

Admission feesMin.Max.
Individual adult
4 €-
Individual child
2 €-
Adult group
3 €-

Free
(under 12)

Free – Ambassadors of Aveyron

Children’s group – School group
(free for educational purposes)

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Screening Room
  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Toilets
  • Picnic area.
  • Service – Partly outdoors and partly covered
  • BBQ

Services

  • Guided group tours
  • Pet Friendly
  • Guided tours
  • Educational visits

Address

LES MARTINETS DU LEZERT
RD 269 – Le Moulin du Roc
La Bastide-l’Évêque
12200 Le Bas-Ségala
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