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History & HeritageMusée des Gueules Rouges
Tourves · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Red Faces Museum, located in Tourves in the Var, is dedicated to the history of bauxite mining exploitation in Provence. The visit route combines a self-guided exhibition with interactive terminals and a reconstructed mine gallery accessible by guided tour. Visitors can discover the origin of bauxite, the techniques for transforming ore into aluminum and its contemporary applications, as well as the living conditions of miners. The museum offers educational activities for school groups and children, as well as guided tours for groups. It is labeled Tourism and Disability for all four disability categories and has adapted accessibility services.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Av. de la Libération
Phone number
+33 4 94 86 19 63Official website
museesetcentresdart.caprovenceverte.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Brignoles, 11 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
55 min by car from La Valette-du-Var.
Nearest station
Brignoles, 11 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
55 min by car from La Valette-du-Var.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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