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Museum of tanning and leather
965 Avenue de la Gare - 19110 BORT LES ORGUES
phone 05 55 96 85 59
Opened every day from April 1st till October 31st from
10h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 19h00 (from November
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Since centuries the river Dordogne has attracted tanners
in Bort who utilized directly the river's bed to « soak
» their skins. From this nowadays disappeared activity
a museum remains where different machines for the transformation
of leather are exhibited. Showing rounds and videos allow
you to learn everything about the tanner's work starting
from the raw skin and ending with the finished leather.
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Musée
de la Mine
Le Bourg - 15350 CHAMPAGNAC
phone 04 71 69 60 26 or out of the summer season 04
71 69 61 55
Opened every day from June 15 till September 15,
except Monday, from 10h00 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 19h00.
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An important vein of coal meandered through this region
of the Auvergne. The mine
of Champagnac was one of the most important ones. This
museum presents you photographes, mock-ups of 6 sqm, skale
1/150, of the « square » and a mini railway reproducing
the periode
of activity. On the groundfloor in the same building,
each summer you will discover an exhibition of geology
(minerals, lavas, fossiles ...) with commented visites.
A guided tour
(walking or mountain bike) is also at your disposal in
July and August. |
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Exhibition of the world's insects
15210 YDES BOURG
phone 04 71 40 82 51 or 04 71 67 92 34
Opened every day in July and August from 14h00
to 19h00. Opened upon fixed date from June 15
- 30 and September 1st - 15).
This original exhibition allows you to discover
the most enchanting types of insects and butterflies
of the world and of our regions. More than 3,000
specimens outstandingly exposed will surprise
you by their size, their strange forms and the
beauty of their colour. Visite recommended to
know more about the fascinating world of the insects.
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Exposition
de peinture
au château de Val
tous les étés. |
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