Les Pans de Travassac The unique natural and industrial site of the Pans de Travassac in Corrèze

The Pans de Travassac, an extraordinary open-pit slate quarry in Corrèze

The site is absolutely magnificent, taking the breath away of young and old alike as they discover an incredible landscape shaped by human hands over 300 years in the heart of the Corrèze region. Between mineral and plant life, Les Pans de Travassac invites you on a unique journey in Donzenac, less than 20 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde. Visit a site unlike any other in Europe and let yourself be captivated by the memorable history of the slate workers of yesterday and today.

A magical place not to be missed in Corrèze

The best approach is to avoid looking at too many photos before arriving at the Pans de Travassac, allowing yourself to be surprised by the beauty of these steep cliffs covered in vegetation. The slate color blends with the natural green, offering an unforgettable spectacle to visitors who look up at the vertiginous walls, before catching sight of the shafts, some as deep as 50 meters. Unusual and fascinating, this must-see site in the Corrèze region is a geological curiosity not to be missed, revealing all the secrets of slate and slate workers since the 17th century . Did you know that slate from the Pans de Travassac covers most of the roofs in the Corrèze and Auvergne regions, as well as Mont-Saint-Michel?

An unforgettable guided tour in Donzenac

Please note that the Travassac Slate Quarries are closed during the winter season and open from April to early November (open by reservation for groups of more than 20 people). With your ticket in hand, let a passionate member of the team guide you into the heart of the slate legend. Keep your eyes peeled so you don't miss a thing of the marvelous spectacle of mineral and plant life ! The tour continues with the discovery of ancestral know-how and the meticulous techniques of the slate workers. Re-bedding, splitting, cutting… The human hand shapes the stone hewn from the rock, which becomes slate under these practiced hands. Conclude your adventure at the Travassac Slate Quarries Museum before stopping by the shop to take home a souvenir.

The Pans de Travassac, a geological marvel to visit and a unique know-how in France to discover in the heart of Corrèze.