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Merkwiller-Pechelbronn

Oil Museum

Merkwiller-Pechelbronn

Oil Museum

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Oil Museum

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Location: Merkwiller-Pechelbronn, Hagenau-Weißenburg, Alsace, France

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December 16, 2020

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The museum traces the history of petroleum in Alsace from 1498 to the closing of the refinery in 1970. What was for 500 years the main activity here is illustrated by documents, models and petroleum equipment. Discovery trips organized once a month will take you to the old mining sites, to discover the slag heaps, or to Le Bel castle, which was the starting point for oil exploitation in Pechelbronn. These outings are led by specialists, witnesses who have known the time of exploitation.
Link: musee-du-petrole.com/informations-pratiques/horaires-et-tarifs

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June 10, 2025

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The history of oil extraction and processing since the Middle Ages is vividly presented here, with brief explanations in German.

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Albrecht

March 21, 2026

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The museum building is unfortunately closed at the moment, but the freely accessible exhibits in the outdoor area are worth not being deterred by this.

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Location: Merkwiller-Pechelbronn, Hagenau-Weißenburg, Alsace, France

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