A few miles outside Melle is the oldest silver mine in Europe. The mine is open to the public and there are guided tours daily. You can see the silver in the rock quite clearly inside the mine. It makes for a good day out on a rainy day.
Written Jan 10, 2009
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A few miles outside Melle is the oldest silver mine in Europe. The mine is open to the public and there are guided tours daily. You can see the silver in the...
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Melle is an unassuming small town in the heart of Poitou region. It is about 20 miles south of Poitiers and 30 miles east of La Rochelle. There isn't a lot to see for the tourist but it makes a good...
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