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.
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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 remains dating back to before the 17th century, 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
Duration: 1h15
- Closed-toe, dirt-resistant shoes recommended.
- Narrow, low, dark...
And in the heart of a gallery, unique in the department for its remains dating back to before the 17th century, 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
Duration: 1h15
- Closed-toe, dirt-resistant shoes recommended.
- Narrow, low, dark...
Services
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
One price
6€
Reservations required at the tourist offices of La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières and Pierrefeu du Var, by the day before the visit at the latest, subject to availability.
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
CashGroups (Max capacity)
- 10 Maximum number of people
Opening times
On 29 April 2025
- 09:00
On 10 June 2025
- 09:00
On 8 July 2025
- 09:00
Each thursday from 17 July 2025 until 24 July 2025
- 09:00
On 29 July 2025
- 09:00
On 7 August 2025
- 09:00
Each tuesday from 12 August 2025 until 26 August 2025
- 09:00
Each thursday from 4 September 2025 until 11 September 2025
- 09:00
On 23 September 2025
- 09:00
On 23 October 2025
- 09:00
Subject to favorable weather
Medias
mine de l'argentière![mine de l'argentière]()
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Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Feet in the water: beach
