House of the Mine

An outdoor garden, accessible from the Maison de La Mine, accommodates various pieces of the heavier and more cumbersome mining equipment, to comlete the internal exhibition.
The children will be able to inform themselves with a small booklet, "Les mines de charbon racontées aux enfants" (The coal mines told to children) with adapted explanations, games and quizzes. At the end of their visit, they will receive a surprise.
Starting this year, adolescents will be able to come and investigate the theft of explosives. With an investigation booklet, they will look for clues and testimonies in the mine house to solve the investigation. A treasure hunt on mining trades will also be available.
Former miners will answer questions from the public by reservation to discover the mining economic turning point in the Eloysien Basin. Between the risky trades, the firedamp, and the technical evolutions, the whole history of an industry is told. (Minimum 10 people, per group, according to the evolution of sanitary rules).

From 01/07 to 21/09/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Free of charge.

À proximité

Bed & breakfast

Bed & Breakfast la Mez à Nine

Buxières-sous-Montaigut

Brasserie des Sagnes

Menat

Site de pêche – Plans d’Eau de Saint-Eloy-Les-Mines et étangs aux alentours

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Hotel - restaurant

The Saint Joseph

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Shops

bakery Mousset

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Campsite

Mini Camping la Mez à Nine (ancien Sans Parure)

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Sport

Court de tennis de Saint-Eloy-les-Mines

Saint-Éloy-les-Mines

Associations

Association Fédération Française des Fêtes et Spectacles Historiques – Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

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Swimming – Plan d’Eau de Saint-Eloy-les-Mines

Saint-Éloy-les-Mines

Sport

Piscine Municipale

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Furnished accommodation and Gîtes

La Mez à Nine – Gîte Rose

Buxières-sous-Montaigut

Furnished accommodation and Gîtes

La Mez à Nine – Gîte a la Campagne

Buxières-sous-Montaigut