{"id":7328,"date":"2024-03-11T19:28:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T18:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/visit-parc-ardoisieres\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T20:07:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T18:07:25","slug":"visit-park-ardoisieres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-park-ardoisieres\/","title":{"rendered":"Ardoisi\u00e8res Park (visit + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you a nature-lover? Visit Parc des Ardoisi\u00e8res!<\/p>\n\n

Just a stone's throw from Angers, you can explore this former slate quarry, where nature now reigns supreme. Stroll through this landscape where the vegetation blends powerfully with the black of the stone and the azure of the sky.<\/p>\n\n

Here are some useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the Parc des Ardoisi\u00e8res in the town of Tr\u00e9laz\u00e9 in the center of the Loire Valley.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Is a visit to Parc des Ardoisi\u00e8res worthwhile?<\/h2>\n\n

Yes, the Parc des Ardoisi\u00e8res is well worth a visit. Located just a few kilometers from the beautiful city of Angers, in the heart of the Loire Valley castles<\/a>, this natural area will transport you back to the centuries-old know-how of slate quarrying. We enjoyed exploring this astonishing backdrop of rugged terrain and arid vegetation. One of the most beautiful parks and gardens in the Loire<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

What you can see<\/h2>\n\n

A signposted route<\/h3>\n\n
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You can discover the park by following a signposted path that winds through wilderness.<\/p>\n\n

An arid landscape<\/h3>\n\n
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We admired the superb landscape, with its rugged hills and dry vegetation.<\/p>\n\n

A slate quarry<\/h3>\n\n
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Along the way, you'll discover the immensity of this slate quarry. Admire the dark, chiselled stone that was once carved by man.<\/p>\n\n

Vintage carts<\/h3>\n\n
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Learn about slate transportation as you contemplate the ancient red carts contrasting with the black of the heavy stones.<\/p>\n\n

Proud slate menhirs<\/h3>\n\n
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A few steps away, we gazed up at tall slate menhirs, standing proudly in the sky, echoes of the human strength of the past.<\/p>\n\n

Old installations<\/h3>\n\n
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Discover a small building made entirely of slate, surrounded by facilities once used for transporting and cutting stone.<\/p>\n\n

A slate splitter<\/h3>\n\n
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We were touched by the life-size sculpture of a slate splitter, which sketches the repetitive gestures of ancient stonecutters.<\/p>\n\n

A sculpture workshop<\/h3>\n\n
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Before you leave, why not take a trip to Atelier Vauvert? You can discover the work of local sculptors and talk with artists. The workshop is open at weekends.<\/p>\n\n

Parc des Ardoisi\u00e8res in Maine-et-Loire: how to get there<\/h2>\n\n

Where is the park?<\/h3>\n\n