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History & HeritageMINERAIL : musée de la mine de Messeix
Messeix · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This place took part in the 2026 European Heritage Days (18–20 September).
The MINERAIL museum, located in Messeix in Puy-de-Dôme, occupies the industrial complex of the Saint-Louis Pit. It is dedicated to the history of local mining exploitation and the daily life of miners, covering more than a century and a half of activity. The site, maintained by the Saint-Louis Pit association, is recognized as a remarkable industrial heritage site in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Guided tours, accessible to all audiences, allow visitors to discover how the mine functioned, the work of miners, and the workers' towns connected to it. The museum also offers regular activities and welcomes groups and school visits by reservation.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–18:00
- Sunday
- 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
2 All. des Sorbiers
Phone number
+33 4 73 21 45 63Official website
minerail.frGoogle Maps
View on Google MapsGetting there
Nearest station
Laqueuille, 12 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
65 min by car from Clermont-Ferrand.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: Magne Perry Martine (5.0 km), Salle des Expositions (8.3 km).
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