FOUR A CHAUX DE SAULGES

  • Historic site and monument
  • Vernacular
  • Industrial site
Les Fourneaux, 53340 Saulges
Lime kiln, located near the caves and used to make lime in the 19th century. Free admission.
The stone (limestone) was quarried from the surrounding area and then transported to the top of the building. Filled with a mixture of limestone and wood (or anthracite), the kiln was then heated to around 1000°. After cooling for a few days, the lime was recovered from the bottom of the kiln. This "quick" lime was then "slaked" with water to be used as a soil improver (in the 19th century). The use of chemical fertilisers led to the disappearance of this method of production.
The lime kiln has been fully restored and the exterior can be viewed all year round.

Services

Services

Point of interest visible without guided tour
Free site access
Animals accepted
Self-guided tours for groups
Guided tours for groups on request
Guided for individuals on request
Self-guided tours for individuals

Accepted customers

Accepted customers
  • Individuals
  • Groups

Location

Location

FOUR A CHAUX DE SAULGES
Les Fourneaux, 53340 Saulges

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
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