Description
The anthracite mines from La Motte d'Aveillans created under Napoleon I and closed in 1956 was resurrected in 1986 by the Association Sauvegarde et Mise en Valeur du Patrimoine Mottois.. Several galleries of mineral extraction has been re-worked and open to visit.
A guide leads you through authentic galleries where you will follown 2 centuries of mineral exploitation, technics, material from different periods e work conditions of "Gueules Noires" on the Plateau Matheysin where the exploitation was definitively closed in 1997.
The exhibtion room of the museum will permit you to discover the Lampistery, the hanged room, day works, social universe of the mines and daily stuff of miners but also some beautiful mineral in the famous "treasure room".
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/06/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 1 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 6 pm. Closed on Monday.
From 01/09 to 01/11/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 1 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday.
Additional info
- Services :Educational visitsCoach accessMotorhomes allowedBooking obligatoryThemed tourShopSet down on-site for groupsPermanent entertainments organiserTourist brochuresTourist informationGuided tours
- Equipments :Film roomPrivate parkingCoach parkingCar parkAuditoriumPicnic areaExhibition spaceLiftToilets
- Payment :CheckBank/credit cardCashCulture voucherTravellers ChequePass’Région Jeunes
- Spoken languages :ItalianEnglishFrench
Prices
Adult: 10.50 €
Reduced price: 7 €
Child: 7 €
Group adults: 9.50 €.
Free entry for children under 6.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
