The Forges of Pyrene

Avenue de Paris, 09330 Montgailhard, France, Ariège, Occitanie, France
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20 - 21 September 2025
Overview

European Heritage Days: visit the Forges de Pyrène in Montgailhard, the unforgotten village! On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, dive into the authentic universe of the Forges de Pyrène, a real living book of our history. This unique place transports you to the 19th and 20th centuries through animated workshops and exciting encounters. Meet the blacksmith, the fournier and his bread oven, the schoolmaster in his writing workshop, as well as the basket maker and the sabotier. The Trades Museum, a real gem of the site, reveals an exceptional collection of more than 5,000 ancient tools, witnesses to the craftsmanship of yesteryear. Don’t miss "The Ages of Life": Baptistou, 85 years old, invites you on a moving and playful journey through time. Through an interactive scenography, he tells his story to his granddaughter Marion and makes you relive the daily life of the 1900s – a moment of intergenerational sharing for the whole family. Finally, the iron museum will make you discover the great epic of iron in Ariège, between traditions and innovations. Treasure hunts for young and old Practical information: 📍 Hours: from 10am to 6pm 🎟 Single discounted rate: €7 👶 Free for children under 5 i️ More info: www.forges-de-pyrene.com Informations Single rate of 7€. Free for children under 5 Accessibility

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Avenue de Paris, 09330 Montgailhard, France, Ariège, Occitanie, France

42.939279, 1.629802

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