Rancié iron mine exhibition

  • Museum
  • Sciences and technology
  • Industry
Elevation : 991m
Mairie de Sem, 09220 Val-de-Sos
Rancié was a mine.
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...

Services

Services

Pets welcome

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 15 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Rancié iron mine exhibition
Elevation : 991m
Mairie de Sem, 09220 Val-de-Sos

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
Updated on 15 April 2025 at 18:18
by Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
(Offer identifier : 6491869)
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