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à SOREDE

FOUR SOLAIRE DE SOREDE

Sorède, city of the first solar oven in France, even in the world!

On the Mas del Ca site, the solar oven has been reconstructed and the site opened to the public. During the visit are presented: a 12-minute film on the life and work of Padre Himalaya, the stages of the reconstruction of the solar oven, demonstrations of educational models on solar power, solar cookers, and demonstrations of fusion of metals which are also carried out on the large furnace.

Visits from Tuesday to Friday in July and August.

We speak: French

Practical information

Language(s) of the visit

French

Home

Yes (by reservation)

Opening

Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2026
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen from 10:13 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:13 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:13 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
FridayOpen from 10:13 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
HolidaysOpen

Closed from Saturday to Monday and on public holidays.

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Full price
5 €Not disclosed

Payment methods

  • Cash

Additional equipment

  • Shaded Picnic area.
  • Parking
  • Toilet

Activities on site

  • Specific thematic animation
  • Educational workshop

From 5 € / adult

Address

FOUR SOLAIRE DE SOREDE
Mas del Ca, Avenue de la Vallée Heureuse
66690 SOREDE

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