Museum of Silver Mines
Pontgibaud
In the grounds of the Dauphin Castle, an exhibition (documents, tools, models and crystals…..) relating to the extraction of lead silver. History, images and the reconstruction of a mine, history miners of Cornwalls.
You can combine a visit to the museum with a guided tour of the Dauphin castle and its garden.
You can combine a visit to the museum with a guided tour of the Dauphin castle and its garden.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 19/04 to 30/06/2026 on Sunday.
And public holidays.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/09 to 01/11/2026 on Sunday.
And public holidays.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult : 6 €
- Child : 3 €
- Group adults : 5 €
- Group children : 3 €.
- Group visits possible all year round, by prior arrangement.
- Castle and garden + silver mine : €12 (adults) and €6 (children), groups €10 (adults) and €6 (children).
Payment methods :
- Check
Comfort, facilities and services
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided tours
- Pets welcome
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed
Location
Environnements
In the country, Close to a motorway, Close to a public transportation, Village centre, Close to GR footpath
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Photo credits : Francois MERCIER, OT Combrailles, OT Combrailles, OT Combrailles, Combrailles Auvergne Tourisme, Combrailles Auvergne Tourisme
Updated on 24 February 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles