Fête des Cristalliers et Ardoisiers - Venosc Village_Venosc

Crystal and slate makers' festival - Venosc Village

Entertainment/recreation, Local festival, Arts and crafts, Geology, Heritage in Vénosc
  • Venosc has a rich history linked to the exploitation of its natural resources. Slate and crystal workers have helped to build the village's heritage.

  • Throughout the day, you can discover the history of the crystal makers of the Oisans and the slate mines of Venosc.

    All day long, in the streets of the village:

    - Exhibition on the theme of crystal and slate miners
    - Crystal-maker stands
    - Showing of a film on slate splitting and discussions with André Brun, one of the last slate quarrymen in Venosc
    - Lithotherapy advice from
    o Sylvie (at the Pierres de Lune boutique)
    o Claire (at the La Griff du Chat'Man boutique)
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Schedules
Schedules
  • On July 16, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM