Var: The history of bauxite mines, between exploitation and industrial legacy

The bauxite mines in Var shaped 117 years of local industrial history.

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Discovered in the 19th century, they influenced the region's economy and landscapes.

Their closure left a cultural and memorial legacy for future generations.

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