Plunge into the heart of medieval craftsmanship and discover the ancestral techniques of cathedral builders with our professional blacksmiths and stonemasons at the Basilique Saint-Denis.
Come and explore the secrets of the cathedral builders at the Basilique Saint-Denis. During this immersive experience, our craftsmen will guide you through the fascinating stages of transforming ore into tools and extracting raw stone. You'll watch live demonstrations, discovering the precise gestures of blacksmiths and stonemasons. Then, under the guidance of our cultural mediators, you'll learn how to cut stone. Equipped with a hammer and chisel, you'll learn the first steps of stone carving and create your own bas-relief. This activity is open to all, from age 6, and you'll leave with your own masterpiece.
What's included :
Introduction to stone carving
Creation of a bas-relief
Artisan demonstrations
Materials supplied
Timetable
The service lasts approximately 2 hours.
