Cloup d'Aural phosphate pits

Let yourself be surprised by the contrasts: a phosphate mine having revealed fossils from the Tertiary era and containing flora with a “tropical atmosphere”... . A guided tour and themed areas with a treasure hunt for young and old are on offer. An unusual place to discover with family or friends!

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Visit information(s):

Outdoor visit. Bring clothes suitable for the day's weather. Bring long-sleeved clothing for the bottom (12 to 15°C) and non-slip shoes on rainy days.

Duration of visit: 60 mn

Language(s) of the visit:

French
English

Further informationEquipment, comfort and services:

Parking lot
Toilets
Pet Friendly
Shop

Themes:

Cave and chasm

Languages) :

English

Chains and labels

Qualité Tourisme
Qualité Tourisme Occitanie Sud de France

Spirit Lot

Visitors testify: "Very informative and interesting, fun games for children and interesting guided tour", "Very precise and complete explanations from the guide", "The site and the organization of the visit are excellent, the aspects shown and explained are very varied: climate, geology, paleontology.

family park

During the tour commented by a guide, listen to the history of the phosphate mines, descend inside these open-air caves and discover fossils of animals from the Tertiary era. Then set off with your family on the trail of one of these extinct animals...

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inspection prices

Adult rate (guided tour) de €10 à €11
Child rate (guided tour) de €6 à €7
Adult group guided tour de €8 à €8
Guided tour for children de €6 à €6
free

Payment methods

Credit card
French bank and postal checks
French "Chèques vacances"
SPECIES

Period(s) & times

Monday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Tuesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Wednesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Thursday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Friday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Sunday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.

Everyday

from 09:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

from 13:30 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.

Monday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Tuesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Wednesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Thursday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Friday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Sunday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.

Monday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Tuesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Wednesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Thursday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Friday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Sunday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.

Monday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Tuesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Wednesday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Thursday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Friday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.
Sunday	from 14:15 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.

In May, June, September and October holidays, every afternoon except Saturday, 2 guided tours at 15 p.m. and 16 p.m. and 30 tours at 3 p.m., 15 p.m. and 16 p.m. on Sunday.
July, August, every day 1 to 2 visits per hour 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 16 p.m.
RESERVATION RECOMMENDED throughout the season.

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Location

Road of Varaire
BACH

Contacts

05 65 20 06 72 Contact by email http://phosphatieres.com

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