Forge-menuiserie Cauchon

A disappearing craft

It's amazing that forgery like this still exists and in working condition not just a museum with the artifacts. It's been a family business for generations and continues to belong to the same peopl...

A rare tour of a working forge; they also take orders.

Tour includes an explanation of the workings of the forge, the history of the forge, and the tools used by the blacksmith and the farrier. The guide, although quite young, was very knowledgeable. Up...

Great visit

Stopped there on a rainy day, indoor visit, about an hour, 5$ per person. This is the last functional blacksmith in quebec. They'll have a smith demonstration where they'll forge a key chain you can b...

A step back to the past - operating smithy

We spent a fascinating hour-long tour at the forge. (English or French). The young blacksmith told us about the history of the family business, and their influence on the community but more importantl...

Jewelry of the heritage of Charlesvoix

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We enjoyed visiting this forging shop. This is always of this family of artisans, the Cauchon family. The history begins in 1882 when the building was built. L'a...