Musée de l'Ardoise Michel Paradon

The former Carmelite convent has been completely refurbished, and the daily life of the slate quarry workers is revealed. Coffee swallowed on the kitchen table, next to the stove. The overalls put on and the bike ridden. Arriving at the mine, greeting Saint Barbara. Then going underground or staying on the surface to split, crab and cut. The pay collected at the café counter, a veritable hub of life in the town. "Legend has it that there were as many cafés as there were slate quarry holes. A place to discover from October 22, 2025 to January 22, 2025 Museum open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday), from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION. Looking ahead to 2025, exciting new exhibitions are planned to continue to amaze our public, encourage creativity and develop a taste for the arts. In addition, there's a warm and interesting tour of the history of the town and the slate quarries, 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 1pm to 5pm, 7 days a week. FREE ADMISSION. Group visits are still possible on weekdays, by appointment only. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 03 24 41 10 34