Talcaneô - Tour of the Talc quarry and museum area

The world's largest open-air talc quarry awaits you in Ariège, in the heart of the Pyrenees! Come to the brand-new Luzenac talc museum and visit the Trimouns quarry for real! A must-see site, unique in France, where you can discover all the secrets of the softest rock on our planet. Situated at an altitude of 1700 m above the village of Luzenac, Trimouns is the world's largest talc quarry in operation, and the only one in France. The view of the Pyrenees is unique: on a clear day, you can see the Bonascre plateau, the Beille plateau, the Pic du Tarbésou and the Pic du Montcalm! You can discover this unique place on a guided tour. Our guides will reveal all the secrets of this unusual place and how it works. You'll discover the geological properties of the deposit, the history of its formation and exploitation, from extraction to production of this veritable white gold. All in a sumptuous natural setting! You'll enter the very heart of the mining site by coach. The guided tour lasts around 45 minutes, with several stops planned at key points around the site. A discovery that's sure to leave a lasting impression! > 6 visits per day (9am - 10am - 11am - 2pm - 3pm - 4pm), booking essential. > Allow 35 to 45 minutes to drive from Talcaneô in Luzenac to the Trimouns talc quarry parking lot. Continue your tour with a visit to the Talcaneô museum 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: interactive supports are there to guide you! Reservations required