Talcaneo

Discover the largest open-air talc quarry in the world! Go to the Luzenac talc museum space and visit the Trimouns quarry in real life!
An essential and unique site in France that you can visit to discover all the secrets of the softest and most tender rock on our planet.

2 PLACES - 2 VISITS

Guided tour of the talc quarry: Booking the same day is better!
To fully enjoy your guided tour of the Talc Quarry, reservation is required and we recommend that you book on the same day.

Why book the same day?
For safety reasons, tours may be canceled at the last minute depending on weather conditions and also the condition of the quarry slopes, which is in operation. So, booking the same day allows you to avoid any inconvenience.

Practical advice :
• Check the weather: choose a sunny day to fully enjoy the experience and the breathtaking view of the Pyrenees mountain range.
• Online booking: Make sure you book your slot as soon as you are sure of the conditions, to avoid disappointment.

Please note: On the same day, only confirmed visit slots can be booked on the online sales page. This guarantees that available tours will not be canceled.

We also want to ensure that you do not make an unnecessary journey to the quarry if the visit is cancelled. By following this advice, you will enjoy a pleasant and safe visit.
We look forward to helping you discover this unique site!

CLOSED SHOES REQUIRED FOR THE VISIT.
The meeting point for the visit is at the parking lot of the Trimouns talc quarry located 35 minutes’ drive from the Luzenac museum space. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs. Address: Carrière de Talc de Trimouns, 09250 Vernaux.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE QUARRY
Guided tours of the quarry by coach – RESERVATION REQUIRED
From May to June and from September to November: open from Monday to Friday (4 visits per day).
July/August: open Monday to Friday (5 visits per day).
Closed on Wednesdays except school holidays and public holidays.

Talcaneô, the museographic space: To discover the museographic space we look forward to meeting you in Luzenac. There is no need to book to visit it.
An immersive and fun place that reveals all the secrets of talc and the history of the men and women who built this fabulous industrial epic in Ariège!
This space invites you to discover the world of talc, from its extraction to its transformation thanks to a tour made up of numerous visual displays and games. In a dedicated space, follow, as if you were there, the talc from its extraction to its arrival in your home thanks to a 180° screen. Young and old, immersion awaits you: interactive media will be there to guide you!
Address: 1 route nationale, 09250 Luzenac.

Payment method

• Bank / credit card
• Cheque
• Classic Holiday Vouchers
• Cash
• Online payment
• Contactless payment
• Apple Pay

Opening

Equipments

• Elevator
• Toilets
• Public toilets
• Parking
• Free parking

Services

• Shop
• Tourist Documentation

Physical disability

For the guided tour of the talc quarry, the buses are accessible for people in wheelchairs, however they will not be able to get off at the tour stopping points, as the soil (stones/gravel) of the quarry is not suitable. The museum space is accessible to wheelchairs.