Former mines of the Argentière
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.
Plage et domaine résidentiel de l'Argentière
83250 La Londe-les-Maures
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Former mines of the Argentière
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Plage et domaine résidentiel de l'Argentière
83250 La Londe-les-Maures
I'm going by train
Presentation
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.
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.
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Openings & pricing
Horaires
Access to the site only as part of guided tours organised by the tourist office.
Tarifs
By reservation only.
Mise à jour le 28/05/2024
Par Office de tourisme intercommunal La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var
See also
Marianne d’Or
du développement durable 2024
Lauréat de la “Meilleure identité visuelle”
aux Trophées de la Communication 2023
