Mines
Varangeville salt
Varangéville Salt Mines: a visit to the last working salt mine in France
Enjoy an unusual experience in Meurthe-et-Moselle by descending 160 meters underground into the famous Varangéville Salt Mines, near Nancy. Walk down the Saint-Jean-Baptiste shaft like the miners and discover the underground galleries where the " white gold " extracted from the ancient sea that once covered Lorraine is made.
This guided tour immerses you in the heart of Lorraine's industrial heritage and the history of rock salt mining. You'll also explore a 1,600 m² museum dedicated to the mining world, admire a photographic exhibition devoted to salt minerals, and enjoy the souvenir shop.
To extend the experience, the Varangéville Salt Mines also offer unusual meals underground as well as gastronomic services in an exceptional setting.
Please note : visits are by reservation only.
Highlights
- last working salt mine in France
- descent to a depth of 160 meters
- Unique underground tour near Nancy
- mining museum of 1,600 m²
- Exhibition on salt minerals
- unusual and gourmet meals underground
- an emblematic site of the industrial heritage of Meurthe-et-Moselle
