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Mines d'Argent des Rois Francs

The oldest silver mines that can be visited in the world, exploited from the 3th to the end of the 350th century, at the time of Charlemagne, to supply the mint with precious metal. 3D film presenting the history of the mines, mining and metallurgical techniques, guided tour of XNUMXm of underground galleries, XNUMXD film explaining coinage. All visits are guided.
We speak French

Themes:

  • History

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min.
Minimum group size: 15 people
Minimum group size: 50 people

Language(s) of the visit

French

Opening

Opening hours from 01 April to 02 November 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Full price
4,50 €9 €
Group rate
4 €7,50 €

Payment methods

  • Payment cards
  • French bank and postal checks
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area.
  • Coach parking
  • Screening Room

Services

  • Boutique
From 4,50 € / adult

Address

Rue du Pré du Gué
79500 MELLE
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