European Heritage Days – Guided tours of the Argentière mine

Le 21 September 2024

60 boulevard du Front de Mer, 83250 La Londe-les-Maures

No pets

Date and time

Open on 21/09/2024 Open on 22/09/2024

Guided tour of the Argentière mine on the occasion of the European Heritage Days

About

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.

Services

Facilities

  • Parking nearby

Supplement

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.

Prices

Free

Mandatory registration at the tourist office of La Londe les Maures (from 1 September).

Labels

Classification & Labels

  • Archeological
  • Geology
  • Historic
  • Guided tour

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