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The Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire

Saint-Nectaire Ouvert
© The Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire - DR Office de tourisme du Sancy
  • © The Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire - DR Office de tourisme du Sancy
  • © The Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire - DR Office de tourisme du Sancy

The hot springs that gush out from the centre of the earth give birth to a craft that is unique in the world: the art of petrifaction. Spend a timeless moment in the cave, the galleries, the workshops and the Petrifying Fountain.

Description

After an unusual underground getaway, the hot springs will take you to the workshops in which the secrets of a unique art craft have been preserved for 2 centuries.
The Pétrifying Fountain with its surprising 14-meter waterfall will reveal to you the ancestral know-how of the craftsman in the exploitation of calcite. At the end of the visit, the petrifies will no longer hold any secrets for you. You will then be able to appreciate the great diversity of the bas-reliefs and crystallizations created. Unmissable family discovery for young and old.

Tarifs

From 01/07 to 31/12/2024
Adult: 9 €
Child : 6 €.

From 01/01 to 31/12/2025
Adult: 9.50 €
Child : 6 €.

Free entry for children < 7 years, accompanying guides, the drivers.
Child entry valid for 7 - 15 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Modes de paiement

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash

Période d'ouverture

From 01/09 to 06/10/2024
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 07/10 to 20/10/2024
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Monday.

From 21/10 to 27/10/2024
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 28/10 to 03/11/2024
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 04/11 to 11/11/2024
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.

From 21/12/2024 to 09/02/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.

From 10/02 to 06/04/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.

Langues parlées

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

Tourisme adapté

  • Hearing disability
  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Site, building totally accessible
  • Incline >5% but reasonable

Labels

  • Guide du Routard Guide du Routard
  • Qualité Tourisme Qualité Tourisme

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

The Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire
1 avenue du Dr Roux 63710 Saint-Nectaire