An essential energy source for our country for more than thirty years, from the 50s to the 80s, coal was mined in many of our region's mines.
Mining towns were built to accompany the development of the activity and to house the miners, notably in Behren-les-Forbach, Cocheren, Forbach, Petite-Rosselle, Schœneck and Stiring-Wendel.
This structuring of the neighborhoods in our communities is characteristic of mining architecture and bears witness to the glorious years, just like the headframes in the mine shafts...
Mining towns were built to accompany the development of the activity and to house the miners, notably in Behren-les-Forbach, Cocheren, Forbach, Petite-Rosselle, Schœneck and Stiring-Wendel.
This structuring of the neighborhoods in our communities is characteristic of mining architecture and bears witness to the glorious years, just like the headframes in the mine shafts...
Practical information
Historic monument or place to visit in PETITE ROSSELLE, on the theme(s) Architecture, Industrial & technological heritage.
Facilities and services
Comfort
Bar / Tearoom Meals
Visit conditions
Visits
Tour of exterior only Visit on your own at all times Signposted footpaths
Prices
Free!
Contact us
Les cités minières
- https://www.paysdeforbach.com
- contact@paysdeforbach.com
- 03 87 85 02 43
- 18 rue de l'église57540 PETITE ROSSELLE
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