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Guided tour: The Argentière mine

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    Discover the most important zinc deposit in Europe from the late 19th century and a gallery preserving earlier mining remains.

    On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, discover a hidden side of the Var coastline: the most important zinc deposit in Europe at the end of the 19th century, which gave rise to the town of La Londe les Maures.
    A visit to an old mining gallery will immerse you in both the world of modern miners and the first operators who gave rise to the toponym l'Argentière.

    With Nathalie LEYDIER, heritage officer

    Distance: 500 m on the sand and 75 m through the tunnel
    Elevation gain: A few steps

    • Languages spoken: French
    • Animals : Not accepted
    • Services:
      • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Equipment:
      • Parking nearby

    Prices

    Free. Reservations required from 4/09 (limited places) no later than the day before the visit, subject to availability.

    Schedules

    • From 19/09/26 to 20/09/26

      • Monday : Open
      • Tuesday : Open
      • Wednesday : Open
      • THURSDAY : Open
      • Friday : Open
      • SATURDAY : Open
      • Sunday : Open

      at 9am and 10:30am

    Contact

    Intercommunal Tourist Office of La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var
    60 Boulevard du Front de Mer
    Port Miramar
    83250 La Londe-les-Maures
    04 94 01 53 10 Contact us by email

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