Les Forges would like to thank you for this wonderful season!
We look forward to seeing you again from April 18, 2026, for another season full of fun and friendship. See you soon, The Forges de Pyrène team
ONCE UPON A TIME,
… THE FORGES
In Montgailhard, near Foix, discover an iconic site in Ariège Pyrénées, dedicated to preserving the crafts and traditions of yesteryear. This reconstructed village offers a real journey back to the 1900s, through lively and interactive demonstrations. Les Forges de Pyrène invites you to relive the region's artisanal history through a captivating tour, ideal for a family day out in Ariège.
With up to 6 workshops per day, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., all our workshops are covered, allowing you to enjoy this enriching experience, even in rainy weather.
Les Forges de Pyrène, in Ariège Pyrénées
In Montgailhard, near Foix in Ariège, the Forges de Pyrène immerse you in the crafts and traditions of the early 20th century. This unique heritage site in the Pyrenees offers an immersive experience for the whole family: demonstrations, interactive workshops, and a reconstruction of a village from days gone by transport you to another time.
A journey through time in the heart of the Pyrenees
Stroll through this authentic village and let yourself be charmed by the precise movements of the artisans, the sound of the anvil, the bread oven, and even the bell of the 1900 school. Every detail tells the story of traditional craftsmanship in Ariège in the early 1900s.
An exceptional collection of antique objects and tools
Before the industrial era, every everyday object was crafted by passionate artisans. Les Forges de Pyrène preserves this living heritage with more than 100 ancient crafts and a collection of over 5,000 tools and utensils. The Musée des Métiers invites you to explore every corner and discover the history of each craft passed down from generation to generation.
The hammer mill – a treasure of industrial heritage
The hammer mill, classified as a Historic Monument, is a symbol of metallurgical activity in Ariège. Dating back to the mid-15th century, it offers a glimpse into traditional forging techniques, where the hammer transforms iron into cutting tools.
Lively and interactive workshops for young and old alike
Visitors can take part in lively craft workshops: blacksmithing, clog making, basket weaving, discovering the traditional bread oven, 1900s school, introduction to gold panning, and Pyrenean legends and tales. These activities bring the history of traditional crafts to life and spark children's curiosity, while immersing adults in the atmosphere of the early 20th century.
Plan your visit to the Forges de Pyrène
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with up to six workshops daily, the site is fully covered so you can enjoy the experience even when it rains. Les Forges de Pyrène is the ideal destination for a cultural family outing in the Ariège Pyrenees.
VISIT AND DISCOVER THE FORGES OF PYRENE IN ARIEGE PYRENEES
LES FORGES DE PYRÈNE, A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE LAST CENTURY...
A site in the Foix-Varilhes urban area
