10h00 – The Trimouns talc quarry *
The world’s largest talc quarry.
At an altitude of 1,800m, on giant bleachers, men are at work. At the controls of huge machines, they discover, extract, sort and transport talc, the softest rock on earth. Opposite them, the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees…
1-hour guided tour with your own bus.
1:00 pm – Lunch at Maison Lacube – Breeder’s restaurant
– Platter of artisanal charcuterie from Ariège
– Duo of meats accompanied by home fries in duck fat
– Ariege apple crumble
– ¼ de vin du producteur et café , digestif
3:30 pm – Visit to Talcanéo
A brand-new 400m² talc museographic space has opened in Luzenac. An immersive, fun place that reveals all the secrets of talc and the story of the men and women who built this fabulous industrial epic in the Ariège!
This space invites you to discover the world of talc, from its extraction to its transformation, thanks to a tour featuring numerous visual devices and games. In a dedicated area, you can follow talc as if you were there, from its extraction to its arrival in your home, thanks to a 180° screen. Immersion awaits young and old alike, with interactive displays to guide you!
5:00 pm: Moulin de Sinsat for a coffee break with mill cookies
Follow in the footsteps of the millers of yesteryear and discover the 17th-century Sinsat mill. Set in this magical setting, the artisanal biscuit-maker Le Moulin creates original cookies, free from additives and preservatives, offering you the true luxury of simplicity.
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