FAYMOREAU MINING CENTER
Faymoreau mining center offering 7 themed stops to discover the world of mining on a tour route
More than sixty years after the closure of the region's smallest coal mine, take a surprising trip back in time and follow in the footsteps of the miners who came to work in the Faymoreau coalfield in 1827 and spent 130 years extracting coal, the black gold of the time. Discover how these men, from near and far, punctuated the life of the little working-class town until the last shaft closed in 1958... In the museum, from the room of the hanged men to the "bottom" of the mine and then to the "day", relive the Faymoreau mining adventure and the great history of coal from its origins to the present day. An astonishing journey through the coal country of Vendée and Deux-Sèvres! The tour features 7 themed stops, including the saga of the Vendée and Deux-Sèvres coal industry, as well as the miner's journey: from the hanging room to the ventilation shaft, via the lamproom and the mine, you become a miner, exploring his journey, his equipment and his working conditions deep underground. The men at work, coal outlets and geology are just some of the topics covered. This year, take a stroll through the Centre Minier's photographic collections with the new "Regards sur la mine" exhibition. "Vis ta Mine": activities for 3/12 year-olds every day the Centre is open. During the school vacations, activities are organized for young people and their families.
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Labelled as a Museum of France. Open from February to November 5. Low season : open from Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 6:30pm. High season : every day from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 7pm. + Monday holidays. Free until 17 years old. Rates for visits : Museum + exhibition + audio guide to the village and stained glass windows: adult 10 €, reduced 8 €, and 2 € for young people under 17. Museum: adult 7,50 €, reduced 6 €, free for children under 17. Temporary exhibition: adult 5 €, reduced 4 €, free for children under 17. Groups on reservation.
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A journey to the center of the mine to discover 130 years of coal mining in the south of the Vendée bocage, a few steps from the Marais Poitevin. The Mining Center offers you the opportunity to discover, all year long, the amazing adventure of the "black faces" of the region, the history of a small mining town in the countryside.the history of a small mining town in the countryside and the beauty of the stained glass windows of its chapel, in homage to the men of the depths. Le Centre Minier de Faymoreau La cour 85240 Faymoreau Tél. 02 51 00 48 48 www.centre-minier-vendee.com Practical information : Labelled "musée de France" and "Tourisme et handicap moteur
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Members' reviews on FAYMOREAU MINING CENTER
Les explications, les gravures, les témoignages etc...sont d'une richesse exemplaire.
L'émotion est envahie par le dur labeur de tous ces mineurs.
L'organisation et la propreté de ce musée sont au TOP !
La jeune femme de l'accueil est super aimable, souriante et n'hésite pas à nous donner beaucoup de renseignements.....elle aime son métier.....Bravo !
Ne quittez pas la Vendée sans avoir visité ce musée !