Houillères d’Épinac
Saône-et-Loire, France
The Épinac coal mines are situated in the municipality of Épinac and surrounding areas in the Saône-et-Loire department, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Mining operations began in the mid-18th century, covering an area of 3,435 hectares. In total 70 shafts were created in this mining basin, although only around 10 were directly involved in coal extraction. Remnants of these industrial activities, such as mine entrances, spoil heaps, railways, ruins, workers' housing, and repurposed buildings, are still present at the beginning of the 21st century. The region continues to be influenced economically, socially, environmentally, and culturally by its mining history.
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