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Bois Planty Coal Mine

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Bois Planty Coal Mine

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Bois Planty Coal Mine

Name: Bois Planty Coal Mine
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Location: Floreffe, Namur, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Bois de Soye – Abbaye de Floreffe loop from Floreffe

19.5km

05:22

300m

310m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Floriffoux Castle – Junction with monument loop from Suarlée

15.8km

04:14

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Spring in the Woods – Floreffe Abbey loop from Floreffe

16.0km

04:26

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

February 20, 2023

As early as 1444, coal was mined along the banks of the Sambre. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, industrialization started and the coal mine had a depth of 120 meters. The SA Charbonnage de Floreffe mined an area of about 500 hectares, there were several extraction sites (called bures). The mine in Floriffoux was also called Sainte-Barbe. The history of the mine included several takeovers and bankruptcies. There was a rail connection to Floreffe station. Built in 1911, this metal railway bridge stretched over the Sambre. In the closing year of 1924, 122 people worked in the mine. The metal bridge was demolished in 1930.

The restored concrete shaft trestle is still standing today and serves as a mobile phone mast. The offices, like the bathing room and forge, have been restored. The machine room has also been preserved. Part of the domain is now an animal shelter (Croix Bleue).

The restoration of the shaft trestle and associated buildings started in mid-2019. It has now become a beautiful domain with also "La cantine du charbonnage".

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Floreffe, Namur, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Bois Planty Coal Mine

1. Bois de Soye – Abbaye de Floreffe loop from Floreffe

2. Floriffoux Castle – Junction with monument loop from Suarlée

3. Spring in the Woods – Floreffe Abbey loop from Floreffe

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