Gargas
Ochre mines of Bruoux
The tourist service at Gargas :
A cathedral of colour sculpted from the ochre rocks of the Pays d’Apt. A subterranean journey that reveals the life of local Pays d'Apt ochre miners in the 19th century.Duration of visit: 50 minutes. Tours start at set times which vary from month to month.
Deep below the warm, radiant coloured cliffs, surrounded by pine trees, lie around 50 km of galleries, carved by ochre miners. This extraordinary testament to the world of ochre mining, is a unique and impressive site. This mysterious labyrinth is now a protected site, with 650 m of galleries open to visitors. A guide will lead you, in small groups, through the numerous man-made galleries - work that started in 1848 and ended shortly after the Second World War. Outside the site, illustrated educational panels tell the story of the Pays d’Apt’s industrial history.
Guided tours only, in French. Translations available to English, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish. Groups of up to 25 people.
Free entry for under 3 year olds. Tours in English, Dutch and German on reservation: +33 (0)4 90 06 22 59 and in July and August at scheduled times.
Wear sensible shoes and warm clothing. The temperature in the galleries is approximately 10°C.
Good deal: "Mine-Factory" ticket which includes a visit to the former Mathieu de Roussillon factory converted to the Conservatoire des Ocres (visit the kilns, pools and pigment shop etc.) Reduced price.
Guided tours only, in French. Translations available to English, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish. Groups of up to 25 people.
Free entry for under 3 year olds. Tours in English, Dutch and German on reservation: +33 (0)4 90 06 22 59 and in July and August at scheduled times.
Wear sensible shoes and warm clothing. The temperature in the galleries is approximately 10°C.
Good deal: "Mine-Factory" ticket which includes a visit to the former Mathieu de Roussillon factory converted to the Conservatoire des Ocres (visit the kilns, pools and pigment shop etc.) Reduced price.
Equipments
- 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
Dates and times
From 20/03 to 31/10/2024, daily.
Means of payment
- American Express
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Credit transfer
Prices
Full price: from 9.50 €
Reduced price: from 8.50 €
Teenager: from 7.50 €
Group adults: from 8.50 €
Group children: from 6.50 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years, accompanying guides, the drivers, teachers.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Spoken languages
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
Contact
Ochre mines of Bruoux1434 Route de Croagnes
84400 Gargas
Phone : Show number 04 90 06 22 59
E-Mail : accueil@minesdebruoux.fr
Website : https://www.minesdebruoux.fr/
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E-Mail : accueil@minesdebruoux.fr
Website : https://www.minesdebruoux.fr/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Landmark---Historical-Place/Mines-de-Bruoux-324176217633548/
coordinates
Longitude : 5.346153Latitude : 43.907871