Les Forges de Pyrène is located in Montgaillard, between Foix and Tarascon (Occitanie, France) and is a listed Historic Monument. Dating from the mid-15th century, it illustrates the importance of metallurgical activity in Ariège. It allows visitors to observe traditional forging techniques, where the hammer, an iconic tool, transforms iron into edge-cutting tools.
Before the industrial era, every object was crafted by artisans. Les Forges de Pyrène preserves this precious heritage, presenting more than 100 ancient trades, illustrated by an impressive collection of over 5,000 tools and utensils. As you stroll through the Museum of Trades, every corner tells the story of a know-how passed down from generation to generation.
Hours of working and prices
Open every day from April 12 to October 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Adult: 11.50 €
- Junior (5-17 years old): 8€
- Kids (-5): 0€
How to get to?
From Foix: 9 min (4 km) via D117
From Toulouse: 1 hr 12 min (93 km) via A66
From Andorra: 1 hr 46 min (96 km) via N20
From Barcelona: 3 hr 20 min (238 km) via C-16 and N20
From Paris: 7 hr 44 min (763 km) via A20
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