The cap lamp night tour returns in 2026 on Saturdays January 17, February 7, March 7, November 14 and December 12, 2026.
Put on your helmet, turn on your cap lamp and descend into the bowels of the earth! For one evening, relive the adventure of the miners.
The doors of the Wendel 2 shaft extraction machine will also be opened for you to discover how it works.
The meal, inspired by the traditional lighter, will be served in the illustrious Salle des Pendus.
Reservations are essential, as the number of places is limited.
Share a miner's night shift in an original way
The cap lamp night tour is a unique immersive experience offered at Parc Explor Wendel on Saturdays January 17, February 7, March 7, November 14 and December 12, 2026.
Immerse yourself in the daily life of a miner at night and taste the authenticity of his meal.
Throughout the visit, visitors are accompanied by a former miner, who acts as a guide and guides the visitor through the experience. The tour begins in the shower-bath corridor, then moves on to the hanging room and the lamp room. Each participant is equipped with a cap lamp, belt and helmet.
Crossing the mine shaft is a spellbinding experience.
The immersion continues with the descent to the bottom of the mine. The galleries, plunged into absolute darkness, punctuated by the glow of lamps, offer a glimpse into the working conditions of yesteryear, in a world where man and machine have long rubbed shoulders.
Discover the Wendel 2 shaft extraction machine
This building, usually closed to the public, is open exclusively to the public, allowing them to understand how cages and skips were hoisted and lowered into the depths of the mine.
A meal inspired by the traditional lighter
End the evening in style over a "briquet", the traditional miners' meal, in the unusual setting of the hanging room. An opportunity to discover the anecdotes and memories of these men who left their mark on the history of our region.
Includes: Snack (baguette, butter, lyoner, cheese, gherkin, mustard), potato salad, apple cake. Hot drinks (coffee, tea) included. A selection of soft drinks (sodas, fruit juices, beers, wines, etc.) will be available for sale during the evening.
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