Visit to Minerail, the mining museum in Messeix
In the heart of Puy-de-Dôme, the Minerail mining museum in Messeix invites you to discover the fascinating world of miners, their profession and their daily lives. In an authentic site, set off on a unique immersion to discover how a mine works and those who brought it to life.
The Messeix site is listed as a remarkable industrial heritage site in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region.
A visit to do with the family, to delve into the bowels of the earth and the daily lives of miners!
The Les Hirondelles*** hotel in Orcines welcomes you to the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes during your stay.
Thanks to an immersive guided tour, you will understand how a mining operation works, from coal extraction to the techniques used to bring up the precious ore.
The old machine building allows you to admire the industrial installations that operated the mine, and in particular the metal headframe, an emblematic witness of this era.
Dive into the world of the black mouths and discover the difficult working conditions in the underground galleries.
From the wagon handler to the miner's pick, each tool bears witness to the courage and know-how of these men who marked the industrial history of the region.
Passionate guides accompany you to share anecdotes and testimonies on the history of this mining operation.
The Minerail museum is a captivating experience for the whole family, between history, technical discovery and poignant testimonies.
This visit is a real dive into the past that will not fail to fascinate you. Ready to explore the bowels of the mine?
Practical information
Open from April 1st to September 30th, every afternoon from 2pm to 6pm.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays.
Rates
Book one of the 30 rooms with warm and authentic decoration at the Les Hirondelles hotel-restaurant.
The Messeix site is listed as a remarkable industrial heritage site in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region.
A visit to do with the family, to delve into the bowels of the earth and the daily lives of miners!
The Les Hirondelles*** hotel in Orcines welcomes you to the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes during your stay.
Minerail, a journey to the heart of the mining world
Thanks to an immersive guided tour, you will understand how a mining operation works, from coal extraction to the techniques used to bring up the precious ore.
The old machine building allows you to admire the industrial installations that operated the mine, and in particular the metal headframe, an emblematic witness of this era.
Experience the daily life of the miners
Dive into the world of the black mouths and discover the difficult working conditions in the underground galleries.
From the wagon handler to the miner's pick, each tool bears witness to the courage and know-how of these men who marked the industrial history of the region.
Passionate guides accompany you to share anecdotes and testimonies on the history of this mining operation.
The mining museum: an essential visit for young and old
The Minerail museum is a captivating experience for the whole family, between history, technical discovery and poignant testimonies.
This visit is a real dive into the past that will not fail to fascinate you. Ready to explore the bowels of the mine?
Practical information
Open from April 1st to September 30th, every afternoon from 2pm to 6pm.
Weekly closing on Tuesdays.
Rates
- Adults: €7.
- Children (3 to 12 years old): €4.
Book one of the 30 rooms with warm and authentic decoration at the Les Hirondelles hotel-restaurant.
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