Slates are on most of the roofs of the region and give blue color to landscapes near Trélazé.

La mine bleue

Inside this blue mine, you will be closer to work and way of life of pit workers. [...]

Le musée de l'ardoise

This museum presents history of slate mining. You will assist to a demonstration of slate splitting. [...]

Quernons d'Ardoise

French pastry speciality made with nougatine and blue chocolate. [...]