Puits Saint-Louis, Mining well in Champagney, France
The Saint-Louis well reaches a depth of 135 meters and features wooden casing construction techniques from the early nineteenth century mining period.
The well began operations in 1823 as the first major mining shaft in the Ronchamp coal basin, marking the start of industrial coal extraction in the region.
A decorative monument installed in 2012 displays mining elements including coal wagons and timber frames to commemorate the site's mining heritage.
The location of the former mining shaft currently sits beneath a residential building at the foot of a hill in the Houillère hamlet.
Two significant firedamp explosions occurred at the well in 1824 and 1830, leading to the implementation of new safety regulations for regional mining operations.
GPS coordinates: 47.70700,6.65355
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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