Fours à chaux du Rey

The Rey lime kilns consist of four industrial structures built against a limestone quarry face, with three distinct operational levels for processing materials.

Between 1852 and 1854, Victor Bunel constructed these kilns using Pierre Simoneau's innovative design to produce agricultural lime for western France's farmlands.

The site now functions as the Maritime Museum of Regnéville, presenting local industrial heritage through models and reconstructions of maritime activities and lime production.

The Rey lime kilns, located at 14 Route des Fours à Chaux, offer guided tours and include an audio trail explaining the historical operations of the site.

These limestone kilns feature an open-air design instead of traditional massive masonry, with surveillance chambers connected through galleries equipped with secondary hearths.

Location: Regnéville-sur-Mer

GPS coordinates: 49.00350,-1.54282

Latest update: November 3, 2025 18:01