©Mines de Bruoux
©Mines de Bruoux
Go for a trip to the heart of the Ochre! Vertiginous cliffs with flamboyant colors and gigantic labyrinths of galleries compose a unique and mysterious decor where the work of the man is mixed with the beauty of the landscape.
In operation for 100 years this 40 km network of galleries makes up a unique site in Europe! Beyond its natural beauty, the historic and geological value of this industrial heritage make it a visit of major interest. A labyrinth of shivers for "Hallomine" or a maze of coolness in summer, get some now!
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The ochre industry in the Luberon was born in 1848 and stopped after the Second World War, when chemistry replaced natural pigments. In the meantime, thousands of local peasants became miners and worked to extract the red gold.
In the Luberon Natural Park, the Bruoux mine is a vestige of this industrial past. The gigantic vaults of the galleries evoke cathedrals. This journey underground takes the public to discover the geological riches buried under the Provencal landscape but also to meet the men who shaped the mine with pickaxes.
It is necessary to bring a little wool, even in hot weather, because in the galleries the temperature never exceeds 10°C.
Services
Car park
- Accessibility
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Site, building totally accessible
- Activities
- Concert
- Shows
- Theatre
- Discovery
- Equipment
- Picnic area
- Bar
- Public WC
- Camper van reception area
- Car park
- Defibrillator
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Private parking
- Free car park
- Services
- Coach access
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Tourist brochures
- Guided tours
- Concert/events
- Family Reception/drinks reception
Quality standards
Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional
Label Accueil VéloRates
From 15 March 2024 to 31 October 2024
Full price
From 9.50€
Reduced price
From 8.50€
Teenager
From 7.50€
Group adults
From 8.50€
Group children
From 6.50€
American Express
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Credit transferGroups (Max capacity)
- 30 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 20 March 2024 until 31 October 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Ochre mines of Bruoux
- www.minesdebruoux.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the country
- Forest location
- Isolated
- Village 2 km away
