Fours à Chaux du Rey — Attraction in Coutances

Worth a visit to learn a little about the lime that was produced in these kilns then sent by boat to Wales where the boats filled up with coal for the return journey. The addition of lime as a fertiliser could increase the yield by 3 to 4 times. This thriving industry dried up in the late 19th century after the sand/silt put a stop to the boats. There's a nearby ruined castle and some very...

Nice grounds and tells the story of the kilns (French & English) with auditory posts. There is a small maritime museum only €3.5 each with a 10 minute film about the area and then a small museum (all in French). We were only 25 minute walk away so walked down the country lanes...

Well worth the visit! before or after seeing the château and following the waymarked trails Free entry to the lime kilns with sound-stations in En, Fr ; don't forget to visit the 'Musée Maritime' full of interesting local maritime history and other...