The coal mine Forte-Taille has only had a short career since it was operated between 1875 and 1935. To ensure operation, several
buildings have been built and present a beautiful architectural unity.
Unfortunately, several long abandonments and a few crappy reconversions have left us with precariously balanced ruins. Regardless, the site
is nice and deserves to see its buildings refurbished.
In the meantime, refrain from going to this coal mine.
The buildings are at the end of life and a sudden collapse can occur at any time.
Pictures
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
We start with the offices, by far the most valiant building.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
A beautiful piano proudly sits there.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
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Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
Then, the store and workshops and its immovable ladder.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
Some leaks in the roof but nothing serious...
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
The old walls are crumbling all over the place.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
In the boiler room. Stairs prohibited, unless you want to die quickly.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
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The magnificent machines' building. Here, the roof holds by miracle.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
Nature is gradually regaining its rights.
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We will refrain from testing the strength of the walls...
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This is where the extraction machines, fans and compressors were located. Obviously, no more vestige of these machines.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
Despite its dismal condition, this building is still looking pretty cool.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
Adjacent to the two (destroyed) headframes, we find the changing room building with showers still in good condition.
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Right next to it, the unrecognizable changing room.
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The machines' building, little by little hidden by nature.
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Between the boiler room and the machines, there is still a footbridge supporting a compressed air line.
Charbonnage de Forte-Taille
End of this pleasant visit.
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