
Musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne
Le Pradet · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Cap Garonne Mine Museum, located in Le Pradet in the Var, is set up in former copper mines exploited since 1857. The site offers a visit of approximately one hour in underground galleries, complemented by multilingual digital content accessible via smartphone. The mine is distinguished by remarkable mineralogical diversity: it lists around 130 mineral species, of which 14 were identified for the first time in the world. The establishment welcomes all audiences, with dedicated offerings for schools, families and groups, as well as activities throughout the year. The site combines geological interest, industrial history and environmental issues, as part of a mountainous massif characteristic of Provençal geology.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–17:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- Friday
- 10:00–17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–17:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Le, 1000 Chem. du Baou Rouge
Phone number
+33 4 94 08 32 46Official website
mine-capgaronne.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
La Garde, 5.9 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
15 min by car from La Garde.
Nearest station
La Garde, 5.9 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
15 min by car from La Garde.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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