The old quarries of Villebois, ENS de l'Ain

  • Natural wonder
01150 Villebois
Overlooking the Rhône, at the foot of the Bugey Massif, the site of the former Villebois quarries showcases what made the commune of Villebois famous: its limestone, sometimes called "choin de Villebois", quarried until the mid-20th century.
The Meules quarry is the only quarry in the region to feature all the extraction techniques (manual and mechanical), as well as the elements associated with the operation (forge, powder hut and marinière).

The Octave slabs and the Orange quarry feature traces of carts that attest to the transport of stone to the Rhône.

The quarries and the dalles de l'Octave are linked by footpaths, making them ideal for walking tours. Free activities are organized by the Conservatoire des espaces...

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Animals accepted

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All year 2025 - Open everyday

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The old quarries of Villebois, ENS de l'Ain
01150 Villebois

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In the country
  • Riverside
  • Town outskirts
  • River 5 km away
  • Village 2 km away
  • Waterside
Updated on 28 August 2024 at 09:49
by Plaine de l'Ain Tourisme
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