Au cœur de l'Ardoise, Underground slate mine museum in Bertrix, Belgium
The museum features one kilometer of underground tunnels located 25 meters below ground, displaying original mining equipment and extraction tools from slate production.
The Morépire slate mine operated industrially from 1889 to 1976, with the museum opening in 1996 to preserve the mining heritage of the region.
Visitors learn about the daily lives of slate miners, called scailtons, through audio guides available in French, Dutch, and Walloon languages.
Individual visits are available every weekend from 10:00 to 18:00, with the last mine entrance at 17:00, while group tours require advance reservations.
The museum offers underground gourmet tours where visitors enjoy local food and beverages while exploring the former mining tunnels and chambers.
Location: Bertrix
Official opening: 1996
Website: http://aucoeurdelardoise.be
GPS coordinates: 49.81258,5.27222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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