Guided tour of the Argentière mine on the occasion of the European Heritage Days
Discover a hidden side of the Var coastline: the largest zinc deposit in Europe at the end of the 19th century.
A visit to an old mining gallery will immerse you in the world of both modern miners and the first miners who created the toponym Argentière.
Duration: 1h15
Distance: 500 m on the sand + 75 m of gallery
Height difference: some steps
- Closed shoes are compulsory and not afraid of dirt are recommended. People who are not equipped will be refused access to the gallery.
- Narrow, low and dark gallery.
- Bring water, hat and sun cream.
- Headlamps, headgear and helmets provided.
Can be visited by children aged 3 and over who are able to follow for 1 hour 15 minutes, walk and wear a helmet.
No pushchairs or baby carriers in the gallery.
A visit to an old mining gallery will immerse you in the world of both modern miners and the first miners who created the toponym Argentière.
Duration: 1h15
Distance: 500 m on the sand + 75 m of gallery
Height difference: some steps
- Closed shoes are compulsory and not afraid of dirt are recommended. People who are not equipped will be refused access to the gallery.
- Narrow, low and dark gallery.
- Bring water, hat and sun cream.
- Headlamps, headgear and helmets provided.
Can be visited by children aged 3 and over who are able to follow for 1 hour 15 minutes, walk and wear a helmet.
No pushchairs or baby carriers in the gallery.
Services
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Parking
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 10 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Opening times
From 20 September 2025 until 21 September 2025 - Open everyday
Medias
Medias
mine de l'argentière![mine de l'argentière]()
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Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
