Visit to the Michel Paradon Slate Museum in Fumay.
In the completely rehabilitated former Carmelite convent, the daily life of the slate workers is revealed.
The coffee swallowed on the kitchen table, next to the stove. The overalls on and the bike straddled.
The arrival at the mine, greets him at Saint Barbara. Then go underground or stay on the surface to split, claw, chop.
The pay collected at the coffee counter, a real place of life in the city. "The legend says that there were as many cafes as there were slate holes".
A place to discover duOctober 22, 2025 to January 22, 2025
The Museum is open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday), from 13:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION.
FREE ADMISSION.
Looking ahead to 2025, exciting new exhibitions are planned to continue to amaze our audiences, encourage creativity and develop a taste for the arts.
In addition, find a warm and interesting visit on the history of the city and the slate workers as well as a library upstairs.
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Fumay town website.
A place to discover from Saturday April 28 to Sunday September 28, 2025 from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m., 7 days a week.
FREE ADMISSION.
For groups, visits are still possible during the week, by appointment only.
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Admission fees
| Admission fees | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Other experience | 1,50 € | 10 € |
| Group rate | 3,50 € | - |
| Group rate | 20 € | - |
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Activities on site
- Temporary exhibitions
