Excursion commentée : retour à l'époque des fours à chaux de Montjean-sur-Loire

Are you staying in the Mauges, not far from Montjean-sur-Loire, and fancy an instructive excursion to the area? Are you a local ready to discover the secrets of lime kilns? La Clef des Sables has more than one escapade to suit you!

Have you always been around the lime kilns of Montjean-sur-Loire without really knowing what they were used for? Or have you come all this way just to find out more?
Then take a trip with Hélène Guegnard, la Clef des Sables.

This expert guide to the Mauges region knows all the little secrets, and Montjean-sur-Loire's mining and quarrying past is no exception!

Hélène will tell you more about the geography and history of the town, which was the first port on the Loire in the 19th century, and its many lime kilns. As your experienced guide takes you on a tour of the remains, you'll be able to step back centuries in time.

Are you ready to take a plunge into history? Book your tickets for a responsible and exclusive experience in the heart of the Mauges!




Reservation deadline: 1 month before the desired date

Contact

Quai Monseigneur Provost
Montjean-sur-Loire
49570 MAUGES-SUR-LOIRE
FRANCE
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Practical information

Opening times

from 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
Opening days: Tous les après-midi
Open all year round

Touring packages

On foot

Access map, location

Road (national / local)
Road (national / local)
SNCF train station : 3 km

Rates and payment methods

Prices

Group price starting from 100€ (Tarif forfaitaire pour un groupe allant de 6 à 12 personnes)

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