A former metal and ore processing deposit, the most productive zinc mine in Europe at the end of the 19th century, with remains of surface installations and a gallery accessible on a guided tour.
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The 2nd largest metal deposit in France originally consisted of a network of 16 gallery levels stretching for about 500 m from N-E to S-W.
Secured in the 2000s, only a 90 m long cross-bench remains visible, accessible only on guided tours.
This gallery preserves modern and pre-17th century, certainly medieval, mining remains.
A series of excavations, the result of fire cutting the rock, makes this mining work unique in the Var.
Of the ore processing plant, which covered nearly 6,000 m² from the top of the hill to the beach, a few walls remain visible from the beach, including those of a washing basin transformed into a terrace.
The residential estate also contains a villa once allocated to the director and a two-storey dwelling, originally intended for administrative offices and the miners' canteen (inaccessible to the public).
The seafront is still marked by the presence of a wharf, now used for marine rescue, and scree corresponding to another wharf built for the needs of the mine.
The jetty is built on a former mining pier.
An exhibition on the history of the mine, with posters showing the setting of the mine at the end of the 19th century, is on display under a lean-to from April to the beginning of November on the Argentière beach (at the end of the eastern car park).
Secured in the 2000s, only a 90 m long cross-bench remains visible, accessible only on guided tours.
This gallery preserves modern and pre-17th century, certainly medieval, mining remains.
A series of excavations, the result of fire cutting the rock, makes this mining work unique in the Var.
Of the ore processing plant, which covered nearly 6,000 m² from the top of the hill to the beach, a few walls remain visible from the beach, including those of a washing basin transformed into a terrace.
The residential estate also contains a villa once allocated to the director and a two-storey dwelling, originally intended for administrative offices and the miners' canteen (inaccessible to the public).
The seafront is still marked by the presence of a wharf, now used for marine rescue, and scree corresponding to another wharf built for the needs of the mine.
The jetty is built on a former mining pier.
An exhibition on the history of the mine, with posters showing the setting of the mine at the end of the 19th century, is on display under a lean-to from April to the beginning of November on the Argentière beach (at the end of the eastern car park).
The 2nd largest metal deposit in France originally consisted of a network of 16 gallery levels stretching for about 500 m from N-E to S-W.
Secured in the 2000s, only a 90 m long cross-bench remains visible, accessible only on guided tours.
This gallery preserves modern and pre-17th century, certainly medieval, mining remains.
A series of excavations, the result of fire cutting the rock, makes this mining work unique in the Var.
Of the ore processing plant, which covered nearly...
Secured in the 2000s, only a 90 m long cross-bench remains visible, accessible only on guided tours.
This gallery preserves modern and pre-17th century, certainly medieval, mining remains.
A series of excavations, the result of fire cutting the rock, makes this mining work unique in the Var.
Of the ore processing plant, which covered nearly...
Rates
Rates
By reservation only.
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Access to the residential area is prohibited except during guided tours of the gallery.
Medias
Medias
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