Village de Messeix
Messeix
A former mining area, the town still preserves traces linked to coal mining. The visit explores the memory of the miners’ work and the local industrial heritage.
A heritage guide is available for €3 in our four tourist information offices : Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as on our online shop. It explores the mining history of Messeix, the traces of coal mining and the memory of the miners’ work.
A heritage guide is available for €3 in our four tourist information offices : Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as on our online shop. It explores the mining history of Messeix, the traces of coal mining and the memory of the miners’ work.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Prices and payment methods
- Free access.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Additional information
A heritage guide is available for €3 in our tourist information offices in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as on our online shop.
Location
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Updated on 29 July 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles