Mining parks | Creusot Montceau Tourist Office

From mines to greenery,

there's only one step

Who would have thought that Montceau’s mines would one day be transformed into a 350-hectare green field?

In the past, the Maugrand and Saint-Louis mine shafts reflected the town’s mining activity. From the north-west bank of the canal du center, behind the central offices and workshops, all the facilities needed for the miners’ work were located here.

Completely rehabilitated and redesigned, the grounds of the former extraction shafts have given rise to two large landscaped parks: the Maugrand and Saint-Louis parks, a haven of peace and a meeting place for families and sports enthusiasts.

360° view of the parks

History, leisure and serenity

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Large parks seen from above, Montceau-les-Mines

A living space

Multi-activities

You can take a leisurely stroll along the shaded paths, discover the animal farm and play areas with your children, or soak up the history of the site by following the museum trail of the wells. In addition to the lakes, remnants of the shafts and former quarries that filled naturally with water, you’ll be able to see a strange pagoda-shaped metal structure, which is in fact the roof of the mines’ former central powder magazine.

More than just a green break, a stroll through the mining parks will tell you more about Montceau’s past.

Discover the history of mining

A change of scenery guaranteed

a stone's throw from the city

Just a stone’s throw from Montceau-les-Mines town center, you can discover the large parks at your leisure.

There’s also a green walk that allows you to discover every aspect of the area, including the hidden corners of Parc Saint-Louis.

Here, walkers, cyclists and runners are all welcome! Want to spice up your Sunday morning jog? Head for the Parc Saint-Louis pyramid for a few stair climbs to get you in the mood for the rest of your run 😉

Discover the Balade Verte

Pond in Parc Saint-Louis, Montceau-les-Mines

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Rent a bike and get away from it all

Set off from Montceau-les-Mines for a bike ride!