Puits Hottinguer, Coal mine in Épinac, France.
The Hottinguer shaft features a Malakoff tower protecting a headframe and extraction machinery, constructed between 1872 and 1876.
The mine reached a depth of 618 meters in 1871, becoming the deepest shaft in France during that period.
The site stands as a primary example of French industrial heritage, demonstrating technical innovations from the 19th century.
Renovation work has been ongoing since 2019, including the restoration of the Malakoff tower and the creation of a visitor path.
The atmospheric extraction system invented by Zulma Blanchet used a tube measuring 1.60 meters in diameter over 550 meters in length.
Location: Épinac
GPS coordinates: 46.98350,4.52080
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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