Les Pans de Travassac, slate in its pure state
With the Pans de Travassac, unique in Europe, you will enter the legend of slate. An exceptional setting where mineral and plant life mingle. Prepare yourself for a fascinating dive into the history of the exploitation of this emblematic stone of Corrèze.
Slate adorns the roofs of many famous monuments (such as Mont-Saint-Michel) and houses in Corrèze and Auvergne. By entering the Pans de Travassac, 12 kilometers from the LeQuercy hotel in Brive-la-Gaillarde, you will also discover the ancestral know-how of the slate workers.
It is difficult to remain indifferent to the raw beauty of this old slate quarry. Which reached its golden age at the beginning of the 20th century: 200 to 250 workers worked there!
It is in the middle of the "veins", on suspended and secure paths, that you can discover it and admire its dizzying beauty.
Since the 17th century, the Pans de Travassac have been exploited for their slate, renowned for its exceptional quality.
You can admire the traditional techniques of the slate workers, from re-beading to splitting and stone cutting.
Did you know? A slate worker works about 1 ton of stones per day! The slate sheets are then cut and drilled according to two traditional shapes.
The square is found on the roofs of the houses of Basse Corrèze, the ogival shape is intended for the buildings of the Massif Central.
Then head to the museum, nestled in the heart of one of the galleries. It traces the history and life of slate workers through the centuries. Take a look around the site's shop, which sells products... made of slate.
After this emotional journey out of time, you can relax in one of the 48 cozy rooms of our LeQuercy hotel in Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Practical information:
Les Pans de Travassac are open from April to early November. Guided tours are available.
Slate adorns the roofs of many famous monuments (such as Mont-Saint-Michel) and houses in Corrèze and Auvergne. By entering the Pans de Travassac, 12 kilometers from the LeQuercy hotel in Brive-la-Gaillarde, you will also discover the ancestral know-how of the slate workers.
A spectacular natural and historical site
30-meter-high veins
The Pans de Travassac, located in Donzenac, are known for their vertiginous 30-meter-high slate cliffs and their impressive landscapes.It is difficult to remain indifferent to the raw beauty of this old slate quarry. Which reached its golden age at the beginning of the 20th century: 200 to 250 workers worked there!
It is in the middle of the "veins", on suspended and secure paths, that you can discover it and admire its dizzying beauty.
A history that goes back to the 17th century
Since the 17th century, the Pans de Travassac have been exploited for their slate, renowned for its exceptional quality.You can admire the traditional techniques of the slate workers, from re-beading to splitting and stone cutting.
1 ton of slate worked every day
Did you know? A slate worker works about 1 ton of stones per day! The slate sheets are then cut and drilled according to two traditional shapes.The square is found on the roofs of the houses of Basse Corrèze, the ogival shape is intended for the buildings of the Massif Central.
Then head to the museum, nestled in the heart of one of the galleries. It traces the history and life of slate workers through the centuries. Take a look around the site's shop, which sells products... made of slate.
After this emotional journey out of time, you can relax in one of the 48 cozy rooms of our LeQuercy hotel in Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Practical information:
Les Pans de Travassac are open from April to early November. Guided tours are available.
