Museum
in Le Pradet

Musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne

Put on your helmet and enter the galleries of the old copper mines. The originality of the museum is undoubtedly the lively character of the visit where you can feel life underground and discover the history of the miners and mineralogy
“Paid free visits” in the form of self-guided tours are planned (signs are installed along the entire tour route).

A fascinating adventure for young and old.
One of the most beautiful mineralogical sites in the world!
An exceptional site located at the top of Cap Garonne with a panoramic view of the Hyères Islands and the harbor of Toulon, and many hiking trails all around.

Paid visits:
• Self-guided tour
• Delivery of a document for foreign audiences (English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian)
• For any details on timetables or group reservations, please contact us.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT:
• Access possible for accompanied people with reduced mobility
• Provision of a document for the hearing impaired.

EVENTS:
• Easter egg hunt on Easter weekend
• Night of museums
• European Heritage Days: 3rd weekend of September
•HalloMine on October 31 to celebrate Halloween

PLEASE NOTE :
-Temperature in the galleries, in summer and winter, around 15°C, remember to cover yourself.
-Wearing a helmet is mandatory (with hairnet provided).
-Museum accessible to accompanied people with reduced mobility.
-From mid-June to mid-September: in case of extreme fire risk (risk map in red E): please contact the museum
Sustainable tourism

The Mining Museum is awarded the Esprit Parc label
Port Cros National Park

We speak: English, French

Video

Themes:

  • Story
  • Science and technology
  • Services
  • minerals

Location details

  • In the countryside
  • In the city
  • On the outskirts of the city

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.
Minimum group size: 30 people

Customers

Suitable for: Reception of school groups, Reception of summer camps, Special family with children

Language(s) of the visit

French

Individual visit services

  • Permanent individual guided tours

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2025
  • 21/04/2025
  • 09/06/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Admission fees

Child – 3 years: free
Student, Job Center, PMR: €4,50
Seniors: €6
Free for children under: 3 years old

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Bank / credit card
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Bank transfer

Services

Equipments

  • Coach parking
  • Parking
  • Toilets

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Shop

Activities on site

  • Children's entertainment

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Reserved space for people with reduced mobility, Clear circulation area, Accessible entrance, Furniture/reception counter adapted for people in wheelchairs, Possibility of dropping someone off in front of the site, Access ramp, Reception staff trained in welcoming people with disabilities, Visit assistance devices

Hearing impairment

Provision of a visiting assistance document for deaf or hard of hearing people

Physical disability

Access to UFRs with accompaniment possible. Guided tours adapted for groups possible

Visual impairment

Guided tours adapted for groups

Mental handicap

Guided tours adapted for groups

Address

1000 Chemin du Baou Rouge
83220 Le Pradet
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