Les forges de Pyrène
A JOURNEY THROUGH CRAFT HERITAGE
Immerse yourself in artisanal Ariège: discover the ancient skills, trades and living workshops of yesteryear.
At Forges de Pyrène, 6 km from the Lac de Foix campsite, you enter a reconstructed village dedicated to life at the beginning of the XXᵉ century. More than 100 old-fashioned trades are showcased through demonstrations, authentic objects and interactive animations. Here, the hammer forge transports you back to the metal crafts of the pre-industrial era, while the clogmaker, basket-maker and goldsmith reveal their meticulous gestures.
LIVE WORKSHOPS
AND EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTIONS
Crafts, antiques, tools and interactive workshops for curious visitors of all ages.
The tour includes workshops led by enthusiasts: clog making, iron shaping, traditional bread baking, old-fashioned schooling, storytelling and more. An impressive collection of over 5,000 tools and utensils illustrates the daily life of yesteryear, while some facilities are covered to allow discovery even in wet weather.
Family experience
ACCESSIBLE AND RICH IN EMOTION
A family visit to the Ariège region, a mix of learning, wonder and convivial discovery.
The site offers activities for all ages: children and adults alike can observe, touch, listen to and understand the crafts of yesteryear. The site has free parking, a restaurant, picnic areas and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., from mid-April to the end of October, the Forges invite visitors to stroll, learn and experience the smell of metal, the sound of the anvil, the crackle of the bread oven, in an authentic setting.
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