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Glay limestone quarries
Description
This was once a yellow limestone extraction site characteristic of the southern Beaujolais. It supplied the region in construction material for centuries. As the only visitable quarry in the Rhône area, it is also a natural area of ecological interest.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 01/01/2026 to 01/12/2026
- From 01/01/2027 to 01/12/2027
Additional information
Distinctions
World heritage (UNESCO)
Geosites
Price(s)
Free access. Free access, open all year round.
Updated by
Destination Monts du Lyonnais - 29/08/2026
www.montsdulyonnaistourisme.fr
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Contact
Phone :
04 82 90 10 85
04 74 01 23 07
Email : mairie@mairie-sgn.fr
Website :
http://www.montsdulyonnaistourisme.fr
http://www.geopark-beaujolais.com
https://saint-germain-nuelles.fr/
Animals
Yes
