Children's geology "Les Petits Mineurs"

From Thursday 09 July to Thursday 20 August 2026

Thursday

09:00 to 12:00

Tuesday 25 August 2026

09:00 to 12:00

Additional date.

Location : Palais de la Mine : mines de plomb et d'argent XVII - XIX siècles

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Event Organizer

Association Le Palais de la Mine

Mob : +33 6 14 94 49 76

Location

Palais de la Mine : mines de plomb et d'argent XVII - XIX siècles

Pont Baudin

Nancroix

73210

Peisey-Vallandry

Introduction to geology suitable for children. It is equipped with geologist hammers, that your children will collect different rocks in order to identify them and prepare their own exhibition. During this geological stroll, they will visit part of the old silver-lead mine site, notably a gallery and the Palais de la Mine (french school of mining engineer from 1802 to 1814). It will be an opportunity to discover the extraction and processing technologies of the ore exploited on site from the 17th to the 19th century: the different stages from ore to metal.

Introduction to Geology Adapted for Children
During this geological walk, your children will visit part of the site of the former silver-lead mines, including a gallery and the Mining Palace (French School of Mines, 1802-1814).

This will be an opportunity to discover the extraction and processing technologies used for mining ore from the 17th to the 19th centuries: the different stages from ore to metal.

This is an outdoor activity and may be postponed in case of bad weather. Children will be supervised for 3 hours by Chantal Harvey, a Mountain Leader and Heritage Guide for the Savoie Mont-Blanc region.

DATE(S)From 09/07 to 20/08/2026 on Thursday between 9 am and 12 pm.

Tuesday 25 August 2026 between 9 am and 12 pm.
Additional date.

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