The Maison du Kaolin tells the story of the kaolin clay quarries through stories, objects, videos and photos, and recounts the work of the men who made this activity a real economic powerhouse in the south of Saintonge.
Category
Cultural - Cultural leisure activities
Possible support
Guide ou animateur : 1
pour Geology, Industry
Proposal
Shop
More details
The exhibition space shows the life of a kaolin clay quarry, known here as "Terre blanche", over more than a century: from the first test pits to its closure and the return of nature.
A must-see if you want to understand the astonishing landscape of southern Saintonge.
Free visit
Visits are possible from Tuesday to Friday by appointment.
A must-see if you want to understand the astonishing landscape of southern Saintonge.
Free visit
Visits are possible from Tuesday to Friday by appointment.
Opening times
From 01/04 to 30/09/2024
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. On Saturday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm.
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. On Saturday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm.
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Special welcome
| Groups |
| Welcome for business/incentive groups |
| Home school groups |
| Holiday Camps Home |
| Children from 3 to 5 years |
| Children from 6 to 12 years |
| Young people from 13 to 17 years old |
| Cash dispensers |
| Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2) |
| Cycle 3: college (6th) |
| Cycle 4: middle School |
| Higher Education |
Environments
Town location In the historic centre Waterside
Possible on site
Permanent exhibition
Services
Wi-fi
Free WiFi access
Shop
Equipment
Meeting room
Toilets
Languages spoken
German English
