An underground telescope to discover the clear underground lake, the Arc-en-Terre and the mineral collection.
We often forget that beneath our feet lies an incredibly rich heritage! Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, this underground museum for young and old offers a fascinating insight into the world of geology. With its educational tour, sound and light 30 meters below ground and 400 meters of excavated galleries, you'll discover the lake room, the chasm and the slate room, where you'll discover traces of the extraction of the "blue gold of Caumont".
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Opening time and information on SLATE QUARRY UNDERGROUND
Quality Tourism. Open from February to mid-November. Opening times vary according to season. Generally open every day except Monday, from 11am to 5pm. Free for children under 3. Adults: €11. Children (aged 4 to 12): €6. Group (20 people): €10 (€5.50 for children). Length of guided tour: 1h30, departures every 12 minutes. Vacation vouchers. Restaurant (l'Arc-en-Terre). Gift store.
Message from Management
Located in Caumont-sur-Aure, the Souterroscope des Ardoisières is a tourist site offering a fabulous journey underground. Here, enter the skin of a miner and discover four large underground rooms. In the first room, the water table is explained and illustrated by a film on the water cycle. The second room houses a marvelous play of water and light, symbolizing the pact established between man and the mine. The third room teaches the extraction of slate "the blue gold of Caumont". As for the last room, the room of Wonders, it allows you to admire an extraordinary collection of giant crystals and semi-precious stones. A great address for the curious!
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Members' reviews on SLATE QUARRY UNDERGROUND
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Très intéressant un voyage sous la terre très enrichissant et dépaysant superbe
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L'absence d'un guide physique permet de découvrir les lieux à son propre rythme, sans se sentir pressé par un groupe ou un discours imposé. On peut ainsi profiter pleinement de l'atmosphère unique de la mine et s'attarder sur les détails qui nous interpellent.
Les jeux d'ombres et de lumière mettent en valeur la beauté brute des parois rocheuses et créent une ambiance mystérieuse et fascinante. Les explications diffusées par les haut-parleurs apporte des informations justes et intéressantes sur l'histoire du site et les techniques d'exploitation de l'ardoise et de manière très pédagogique pour les enfants.
C'est un lieu à découvrir si on est de passage en Normandie. Une visite sympathique pour toute la famille
Site accessible aux personnes à mobilités réduites, aux poussettes et les chiens sont admis (1par groupe)