Rancié was a mine.
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This exhibition traces the history of the Rancié iron mine, long considered the most important iron mine in the Pyrenees.
Throughout its history, the mine has played a key role in the life of the whole Haute Ariège region. Its operation is mentioned in ancient texts as far back as 1294, and it didn't officially close until 1931.
Miners' picks, oil lamps, gorbilho, engravings, old photographs and period documents are on display, and Francis Arthur Fontés' twenty-minute film lets you relive...
Throughout its history, the mine has played a key role in the life of the whole Haute Ariège region. Its operation is mentioned in ancient texts as far back as 1294, and it didn't officially close until 1931.
Miners' picks, oil lamps, gorbilho, engravings, old photographs and period documents are on display, and Francis Arthur Fontés' twenty-minute film lets you relive...
Services
Pets welcome
Groups (Max capacity)
- 15 Maximum number of people
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Rancié iron mine exhibition
Spoken languages
Environment
- Mountain location