Carrières de Crazannes, White limestone quarry in Crazannes, France.
The quarries extend over 13 hectares, featuring natural limestone formations with black and brown flint layers dating back to the Late Cretaceous period.
The extraction of limestone began during the Roman era in the first century and continued until 1955, supplying materials for Fort Boyard and Cologne Cathedral.
The Pierre de Crazannes Museum presents the heritage of stone extraction through exhibitions about quarrying techniques and transport methods across generations.
Visitors can explore the site through guided tours and participate in sculpture workshops while learning about the traditional stone extraction methods.
The abandoned quarries now host specialized plant species including maidenhair ferns and orchids that thrive in the moist environment created by groundwater.
Location: Crazannes
Location: Plassay
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
GPS coordinates: 45.83974,-0.70858
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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