Mining History Centre

Only a few years ago, it was unthinkable that the Mining Basin could ever be a destination for tourists. The inscription has created new opportunities, especially as it coincided with the opening of the Louvre-Lens Museum. This prestigious institution, which attracts half a million visitors a year, has joined the other places of interest in the Mining Basin, such as the Mining History Centre in Lewarde (150,000 visitors/year) and the memorial sites commemorating the soldiers from the two World Wars (500,000 visitors/year).