Centre Minier
Dare to travel 100% mine!
60 years after the closure of the region's small mine, discover its incredible history and follow in the footsteps of the underground miners...Abel, Bautista, Jules, Louis, René, Stanislas, Victor... They all came to work in the Faymoreau coalfield from 1827 to extract coal, the black gold of the time.
Today, in the brand new museum, from the room of the hanged men to the "bottom" of the mine and then to the "day", relive the mining epic of the region's "black faces". Take a walk through the corons of the workers' housing estate. Marvel at Carmelo Zagari's stained glass windows in the Miners' Chapel.
Nearby, discover the Epagne headframe at Saint Maurice des Noues.
VIS TA MINE!
Lots of activities for all the family! Game booklet in the museum and BALUDIK trail in the village
Practical information
Opening times
from 07/02/2026 to 30/06/2026
Sunday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Wednesday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Thursday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Friday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Saturday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Closing days: Fermé le lundi et le mardi
Opening days: Ouvert les lundis fériés
from 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Opening days: Ouvert toute la semaine, sans interruption
from 01/09/2026 to 01/11/2026
Sunday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Wednesday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Thursday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Friday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Saturday
from 14:00:00 to 18:30:00
Closing days: Fermé le lundi et le mardi
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Site category
ZPPAUP
Museum theme
Ecomuseum
History
Industry
Sciences and techniques
Museum category
Accredited and inspected by the French Museum Authority
Access map, location
Motorway : 20 km
Marais Poitevin : 12 km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Restaurant
Services
Shop
WiFi
Further information
Groups accepted from 15 to 100 persons
Pets not allowed (Seuls les chiens-guides sont acceptés)
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price from 4€ to 10€ (Musée + audioguide "corons/vitraux" 10 €
Musée 7,50 €
Exposition 4 €)
Discounted rate from 3€ to 8€ (Musée + audioguide "corons/vitraux" 8 €
Musée 6 €
Exposition 3 €)
Children's price starting from 2€ (Musée + audioguide "corons/vitraux" 2 €
Musée gratuit - de 18 ans
Exposition gratuit - de 18 ans)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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