Cuivrerie de Cerdon

Cuivrerie de Cerdon is a copper factory that extends along the Suisse River with multiple connected buildings containing metalworking workshops and exhibition areas. The complex houses production equipment, manufacturing tools, metal molds, and an extensive collection of copper objects made on site.

The factory was established in 1854 and operated continuously for over 150 years until 2010, making it a significant metalworking center in the Ain region. Its long production run demonstrates how the site sustained local economies and techniques across multiple generations.

The factory reflects the traditional metalworking crafts that shaped the local community for generations. Visitors can observe the equipment and techniques that made copper work central to the region's identity and daily life.

The site is located centrally in Cerdon along the Suisse River and is relatively easy to access. Check beforehand about visiting conditions as the site's current use and accessibility may be limited or require prior arrangements.

The site retains three waterwheel systems, with one still in working condition, showing how water power once drove production. These preserved installations allow visitors to see how factories operated before modern power sources arrived.