Former mining sites in France hide more than a thriving industrial past. Restored and transformed into places of rest, relaxation and even leisure, they reveal a much more sensitive relation to the environment than one might expect.
Mining in France used to be a large industry thanks to fossil fuel and ore resources such as coal, iron, lead, zinc, slate, silver and gold, plus minerals like salt and uranium. Between the depletion of these resources and world economic and environmental change, many of the mines have closed in France. What do you do with an old mine? Make it a safe place to enjoy and explore while learning the history of the mine.
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