Bois-du-Luc, Coal mining complex and industrial village in La Louvière, Belgium.
The Bois-du-Luc mining site encompasses industrial buildings, worker residences, community facilities, and administrative structures spread across a 2-hectare area.
Founded in 1685, the Bois-du-Luc mine operated continuously until 1973, marking nearly three centuries of coal extraction in the Wallonia region.
The site stands as an example of industrial paternalism, where the mining company provided housing, schools, hospitals, and social facilities for its workers.
Visitors can access guided tours from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 17:00, with extended weekend hours from May through October.
The complete preservation of both industrial structures and social buildings makes Bois-du-Luc an intact representation of 19th-century mining communities.
Location: La Louvière
Part of: Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
GPS coordinates: 50.47046,4.14988
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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