Fours à Chaux du Rey
About This Museum
People find their way down the lane to the Fours à Chaux du Rey for a glimpse into an industry that literally built the region. They come to stand before the immense, twin limestone kilns, which once roared with fire to transform seashells and local stone into valuable lime for mortar and plaster. You can almost hear the clatter of carts and feel the heat on your face as you wander through the restored vaulted galleries and worker's quarters. It’s a wonderfully preserved site that tells a powerful, tangible story of maritime trade and local craftsmanship.
Collection Highlights
The two massive 19th-century kilns themselves are the star attraction, but you'll also find tools of the trade, models showing the production process, and displays on the sailing ships that carried the finished lime along the coast.
Visitor Information
It's just off the D312 road in Regnéville-sur-Mer—you can't miss those tall chimneys. Check their seasonal opening times online, as they vary; it's a fantastic stop to combine with a walk along the nearby salt marshes.
Architecture & Building
A formidable industrial complex of rough-hewn local stone, dominated by two towering brick-lined kiln shafts connected by a network of sturdy workshops and vaulted firing galleries.
Contact & Location
Address: Route des Fours à Chaux, Le Rey, Regnéville-sur-Mer, Coutances, Manche, Normandie, France métropolitaine, 50590, France
Phone: +33 2 33 46 82 18
