Guided tour: visit of the Mine of Saint-Nicolas

The theme of this guided tour: Geology

This mine is the most productive in the Steinbach valley and one of the largest silver-lead mines in southern Alsace. Exploited since the 16th century, the Saint Nicolas mine is of regional importance, supplying the Giromagny foundries. Mining came to a halt during the Thirty Years' War, and the mine was devastated. Mining activity came to a definitive halt in 1902. During your visit, you can explore the gallery for around 250 m to discover the technical prowess of the miners of Yesteryear.

Goals and teaching tools:

• Visit the mineralogical exhibition.
• 3D reconstruction video: https://youtu.be/QERWq09qJ1k
• 360-degree virtual tour: www.cc-thann-cernay.fr/visitevirtuellemine

To note:   

• Loaned helmets and lamps,
• Picnic areas,
• The mines are cool, so bring suitable clothing,
• Visits are organized in groups of 7 students,
• Supervision by association volunteers.