Copper mine at Le Thillot, Historical copper mine in Le Thillot, France.
The mining complex includes underground tunnels and surface structures that demonstrate extraction methods from the Renaissance period to the 18th century.
From 1560 to 1761, miners extracted copper ore at Le Thillot under the direction of the Dukes of Lorraine through hand-digging and black powder techniques.
The mine exhibits the industrial heritage of the Vosges region through preserved mining equipment, geological formations, and architectural elements from different centuries.
Visitors can access the mine site at 47 rue de la gare in Le Thillot, with guided tours available through advance reservations at 03 29 25 03 33.
The underground galleries contain original tool marks and blast holes that reveal the evolution of mining techniques over two centuries of continuous operation.
Location: Le Thillot
Location: Fresse-sur-Moselle
Inception: 1560
Website: http://hautesmynes.com
GPS coordinates: 47.87528,6.76194
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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