Glacières de Sylans, Former ice production facility in Le Poizat-Lalleyriat, France.
The stone buildings and storage facilities of Glacières de Sylans stand along Lake Sylans, showcasing the remains of a 19th-century ice production center.
Joachim Moinat established the ice harvesting operation in 1864, which grew to supply natural ice to Paris, Lyon, and even Algeria until 1917.
The site demonstrates the industrial methods used for ice harvesting and preservation before artificial refrigeration became common in French society.
Visitors can explore the ruins through an interpretive trail that circles the former industrial complex, explaining the ice harvesting process through information panels.
The facility stored up to 70,000 cubic meters of natural ice in buildings with sawdust-insulated walls, shipping 20 to 30 wagons daily during peak operations.
Location: Le Poizat-Lalleyriat
Location: Les Neyrolles
Location: Ain
Inception: 1864
Official opening: 1864
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 46.15889,5.65456
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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