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Overlapping of the Saint-Joseph's Well

Saint-Éloy-les-Mines Ouvert
© Overlapping of the Saint-Joseph's Well - Jacques Pouillet
  • © Overlapping of the Saint-Joseph's Well - OT Combrailles
  • © Overlapping of the Saint-Joseph's Well - OT Combrailles

This heritage symbol shows the importance of coal mining, which lasted for 2 centuries and was a major part of the history of Saint-Eloy-les-Mines and Les Combrailles. This headframe, 40 metres high, was built in 1926 and weighs 160 tonnes!

Description

Beside the Chevalement, the Maison de la Mine, entirely dedicated to the daily life of the Miner, retraces the history, sometimes tragic, of local mining.

Tarifs

Free access.

Période d'ouverture

All year round, daily.

Langues parlées

  • French

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Overlapping of the Saint-Joseph's Well
  • 19th C
  • 20th C
1 rue du Chevalement 63700 Saint-Éloy-les-Mines