Les Pétrolophages - Collection de moteurs industriels

Jean-Louis CASTEL started a collection in 1990 with the help of his son Dominique. They have collected more than 200 engines, but not just any engines: stationary industrial engines. The oldest dates from 1895 and the heaviest weighs 6T5. Jean-Louis CASTEL started a collection in 1990 with the help of his son Dominique. They have collected almost 200 engines, but not just any engines: stationary industrial engines. The oldest dates from 1895 and the heaviest weighs 6T5. They will be delighted to tell you how these engines were used before the arrival of electricity in industry and on farms. They will start up 3 or 4 engines for a short educational demonstration. Visits by appointment only, individually or in groups.