The Stone House in Saint-Maximin

Located near Chantilly and Senlis, the Maison de la Pierre is a museum located underground in an old stone quarry ! It is one of the rare places of memory of the life of the quarrymen of Northern France, which pays tribute to theThe DNA of Destination Creil Sud Oise: stone.

Dive into the underground of the Maison de la Pierre and discover a unusual profession: that of quarryman.

An old underground quarry that can be visited

The Maison de la Pierre is above all a a former underground stone quarry that can be visited. With a hard hat on, we enter an airy, flat, high-ceilinged underground space, accompanied by our guide who explains, as we move through the various sets and a play of lights and sound, the geology of places, forms stone extraction through the ages, the occupations of the quarry at different times...

For example, it was discovered that a large proportion of the stones extracted were used for the construction and restoration of Pariss, such as Haussmannian buildingson Palais Bourbonl' Sainte Chapelleon Pont Neuf and many others. And foreigners are also very fond of it: for example, the extension of theStanford University in the United States is made of Saint-Maximin stone!

It is also surprising to discover that Saint-Maximinois lived here, underground, during the bombings The city was razed to the ground at 95%! We can extend our discovery of this historical period by visiting the Museum of bombingalso in Saint-Maximin.

Come discovering ancestral arts at the Maison de la Pierre in Saint-Maximin!

Art workshops

In addition to the guided tour of an underground quarry dug by man into the limestone soil of the south of the Oise, the Maison de la Pierre also offers stone carving and stained glass workshops.

Stone carving

You can introduction to the art of stone carving during the 1h30 workshopsor perfect your technique at the "Maison de la Pierre", led by a passionate guide. from a half-day course to 3 consecutive days. These courses are run by professional sculptors.

The art of stained glass

The Maison de la Pierre also offers you discover the art of stained glass ! During one to three day coursesYou will be accompanied by a professional stained glass artist. Occasionally, half-day courses are offered, for example, during the Christmas season, to create decorations for the tree!

Workshops on well-being

Lithotherapy

For you revive and discover other aspects of stone, the Maison de la Pierre offers lithotherapy initiationsled by a artisan lithotherapist at the end of which you will leave with your bracelet adapted to your needs.

The energetic virtues are given as an indication and in no case lithotherapy can replace either a treatment or a medical advice. Never stop a treatment without the agreement of your doctor.

The power of plants

The underground quarry of the Maison de la Pierre is located right next to a open pitIn other words, in the open air. Here, nature has reclaimed its rights. And it is this nature, full of sometimes unsuspected benefits, that the Maison de la Pierre invites you to discover duringworkshops on the power of plants. A herbalist will tell you more about the virtues of plants.

The Maison de la Pierre regularly organises events with many entertainment for children and adults!

A rich programme

Throughout the year, the Maison de la Pierre participates in many national events as the Bat Nightl' Night of the Museums, the European Heritage Days or the Science Festival. On this occasion, you can participate in new activities about geology, bats in the quarries and many other surprises!

You can also take advantage of storytelling walks on the themes of Easter, Halloween or Christmas: an opportunity to discover the underground quarry in a fairytale-like atmosphere !

Each year, a temporary exhibition You can learn more about the work of a quarryman, geology or the use of stone, for example.

And to complete your visit, discover the programme of temporary exhibitions andevents organised by the Saint-Maximin Town Hall.

Visit the Stone House as a group

The Maison de la Pierre also welcomes groupsadults or young people ! Guided tours or storytelling, stone carving or stained glass courses, the activities are varied!

Good deals and discounts

Pass'Agglo

Reserved for the inhabitants of the Agglomération Creil Sud Oise (Cramoisy, Creil, Maysel, Montataire, Nogent-sur-Oise, Rousseloy, Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, Saint-Maximin, Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello, Thiverny and Villers-Saint-Paul), the Pass'Agglo allows you to benefit from advantageous rates for many activities: sport, culture, tourism...

Grand Paris Nord Discovery Pass

Creil Sud Oise Tourisme has joined forces with thePlaine Commune Grand Paris Tourist Office to offer you low rates to discover the surroundings of Saint-Denis ! Enjoy it!

The Maison de la Pierre has been awarded the Tourism Quality for its commitment to visitors, its services and its quality welcome.

The Stone House is listed Tourism & Disability for motor, hearing, visual and mental disabilities. The guides are trained to welcome people with disabilities and the tour route is adapted.