Bruoux ochre mines

Visit these old ochre mining mines and walk 650 m of galleries up to 15 m high in an underground network of more than 40 km.

The majestic site of the Bruoux mines combines natural and historical riches, it testifies to the coexistence of man and ochre.
Admire the work of those men who, with the sole strength of their arms, extracted precious ore from the mountain.
Discover their history, their technique, their cohabitation with nature and the heritage left by a century of exploitation.

Average gallery temperature: 10° C.

From 15/03 to 30/06, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 15/11, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.