École des mines d'Alès, Alès

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L'École des Mines d'Alès was created in 1843 by King Louis Philippe, under the guardianship of the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, is a French technology and engineering university. From 2012, its full name changed into Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines d'Alès. Founded in 1843, this school was originally formed for study of the mining industry. It is now an engineering school in France Grandes écoles and of the Groupe des écoles des mines. ()

Local name: École nationale supérieure des mines d'Alès Established: 1843 (181 years ago)Coordinates: 44°7'58"N, 4°5'22"E

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École des mines d'Alès – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alès Cathedral, Laval-Pradel, Tour Vieille, Clock Tower.

0.9 miSW
Church
Alès Cathedral, Alès
23 min walk • Alès Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and located in the town of Alès in the department of Gard, France. It has been a monument historique since 9 May 1914.
4.8 miN
Locality
Laval-Pradel
122 min walk • One of the main highlights of Laval-Pradel is its proximity to the stunning Grotte de la Cocalière, a magnificent underground cave system that is adorned with awe-inspiring rock formations, stalactites, and stalagmites. Visitors can embark on a guided tour of the...
1.5 miS
Park
Tour Vieille, Alès
40 min walk • The Parc botanique de la Tour Vieille is a municipal park with botanical collections, located at the Hôtel de Ville in Alès, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is open daily without charge.
7.4 miSW
Tower
Clock Tower, Anduze
190 min walk • The Clock Tower of Anduze is a tower built in the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries, located in Anduze, in the Gard.
1.1 miW
44°7'55"N • 4°3'59"E
Mine Témoin, Alès
30 min walk • History museum, Museum
5.2 miSW
44°4'1"N • 4°2'13"E
Forest Parc, Bagard
134 min walk • Outdoor activities, Park
6 miSE
City gate, Visitor center
Porte de Vézénobres, Vézénobres
154 min walk • The door of Vézénobres is a town door located in Vézénobres, in France.
6.5 miSW
Locality
Générargues
166 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Générargues is the La Bambouseraie en Cévennes, a stunning botanical garden that is home to a diverse collection of bamboo species from around the world. Visitors can meander through the lush greenery, marvel at towering bamboo...
1 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade Pierre Pibarot, Alès
25 min walk • Stade Pierre Pibarot is a stadium in Alès, France. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Olympique Alès. The stadium holds 12,000 spectators. It is named after Pierre Pibarot.
6.2 miNW
Locality
La Grand-Combe
158 min walk • La Grand-Combe is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.
3.4 miS
Locality
Saint-Christol-lès-Alès
88 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Saint-Christol-lès-Alès is the Château de Portes, a stunning medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the well-preserved fortress, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.