Forges de Varennes

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Forges de Varennes, Industrial monument in Champsecret, France.

The Varennes Ironworks complex includes basins for hydraulic systems, a blast furnace, refining workshops, and coal storage halls along the river.

The industrial site, established in the late 16th century, functioned until 1866, producing iron materials for regional craftsmen in Tinchebray and Lonlay-l'Abbaye.

The site features a chapel dedicated to Saint Eloi with a collection of wooden models, including fireplace plates and wagon wheels from 1990.

The Varennes Ironworks requires substantial restoration funding of 1.2 million euros, supported by the French government and Normandy regional authorities.

The facility maintained two retention basins that powered the metallurgical operations, producing cold-breaking iron primarily sold in the Domfront market.

Location: Champsecret

Inception: 16 century

Address: Varenne

GPS coordinates: 48.63040,-0.59577

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07

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