A tour of the Boulonnais Quarries
A unique tour of France’s largest open-cast quarry
- 1 Apr - 31 Oct 2026
- £5
- Marquise
Don’t miss an immersive tour of the Ferques Quarry to go behind the scenes of aggregate processing!
This tour offers the chance to learn more about the site’s operations, the materials extracted, the local geology, the huge machinery used, and the biodiversity found in the quarry. It’s an opportunity to discover a living industrial heritage that is open to the local community and looking to the future.
The tour takes place by bus and lasts approximately 2 hours, with a discussion session at the end of the tour.
Meet at 9.45 am at the CAPOOLCO bus stop, Le Cardo, 62250 Marquise
Cost: €5 per person
Booking is essential. You can register by scanning the QR code or directly via this link: https://my.weezevent.com/visite-inedite-des-carrieres-du-boulonnais-a-ferques-1
A part of the profits will be donated to the Hauts-de-France National Botanical Conservatory.
