Discover an activity that is somewhat suspect for this region of the French Riviera: the exploitation of a mine, which gave birth to the commune of La Londe les Maures.
Discover l'Argentière around 1890 from the perspective of Europe's largest zinc deposit.
And in the heart of a gallery, unique in the department for its pre-17th century remains, let yourself be guided into the world of the miners through the two periods of exploitation of the mine.
With Nathalie LEYDIER, heritage officer
Distance: 500 m on the sand and 75 m of gallery (a few steps)
Duration: 1h15
The time indicated is the departure time, please arrive 10 minutes before.
- Closed-toe, dirt-resistant shoes recommended.
- Narrow, low, dark gallery
- Headlamps, headgear and helmets provided
- Can be visited with children aged 3 and over who can follow for 1 hour 15 minutes, walk and wear a helmet.
No prams or baby carriers in the gallery
Bring water and sun protection
Guaranteed departures subject to availability.
And in the heart of a gallery, unique in the department for its pre-17th century remains, let yourself be guided into the world of the miners through the two periods of exploitation of the mine.
With Nathalie LEYDIER, heritage officer
Distance: 500 m on the sand and 75 m of gallery (a few steps)
Duration: 1h15
The time indicated is the departure time, please arrive 10 minutes before.
- Closed-toe, dirt-resistant shoes recommended.
- Narrow, low, dark gallery
- Headlamps, headgear and helmets provided
- Can be visited with children aged 3 and over who can follow for 1 hour 15 minutes, walk and wear a helmet.
No prams or baby carriers in the gallery
Bring water and sun protection
Guaranteed departures subject to availability.
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
From 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
From 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
One price
€6.00
Bookings must be made at the tourist offices of La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var, Bormes les Mimosas and Le Lavandou, no later than the day before the visit, subject to availability.
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 10 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Each tuesday from 21 April 2026 until 28 April 2026
- 09:00
On 21 May 2026
- 09:00
On 9 June 2026
- 09:00
On 30 June 2026
- 09:00
On 16 July 2026
- 09:00
Each tuesday from 21 July 2026 until 25 August 2026
- 09:00
On 3 September 2026
- 09:00
On 22 September 2026
- 09:00
On 1 October 2026
- 09:00
On 27 October 2026
- 09:00
Subject to favorable weather
Medias
mine de l'argentière![mine de l'argentière]()
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Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Feet in the water: beach
