Rancié iron mine exhibition

This exhibition will retrace the history of the Rancié iron mine for a long time considered to be the most important iron mine in the Pyrenees.
Throughout its history, it has punctuated the life of all of Haute Ariège, its operation is mentioned in ancient texts from 1294 and it only officially closed in 1931.
Pics of miners, oil lamps, gorbilho, engravings, old photographs and period documents are available to you. The film by Francis Arthur Fontés of about twenty minutes also allows you to relive the living conditions of these families of miners .
The visit of this exhibition may be the culmination of the cultural walk "In the footsteps of the miners of Rancié", thanks to which you can take the real stony path used by miners and muleteers to sell their ore.
Small library on the mine (to consult on site).
To complete your visit, a mining area is set up in the Maison des Patrimoines, le Barri in Auzat.
Visit to the exhibition: In July and August from 14 p.m. to 16 p.m. or by appointment all year round. Free admission.

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• Groups welcome up to 15 people