Programme 2021

The Minett Park Fond-de-Gras offers programs adapted to the age of the participants: high schools, primary schools and holiday activities.

For High schools

Two programs to choose from : 

Program Fond-de-Gras

• 09h00  arrival in Pétange (CFL station)
• 09h15  departure Train 1900 (railcar or Diesel locomotive) Pétange - Fond-de-Gras
• 09h45  guided tour of the Fond-de-Gras
• 11h15  departure Train 1900 Fond-de-Gras - Pétange
• 11h45  end

Train 1900 : 300€
Guided tour : 60€ for 25 people; 120€ for 25-40 people

Program Lasauvage

• 09h00  arrival in Lasauvage
• 09h15  guided tour from Lasauvage
• 10h45  departure of the mining train « Minièresbunn » Lasauvage - mine - Lasauvage (with a little guided tour in the mine)
• 11h45  return to Lasauvage and end of program

Guided tour : 60€ for 25 people; 120€ for 25-50 people
Mining train « Minièresbunn » : 200€

Practical information :

Offre limited to 40/50 people. Do not hesitate to contact us for larger groups.
Warning! Outdoor/in the mine activity, bring suitable clothing (warm clothing and good shoes)

Informations and booking: info@minettpark.lu ; + 352 26 58 20 69

For primary schools

Discover the industrial and natural heritage of Minett Park Fond-de-Gras. Take an authentic railcar of the 1950s from Petange to join the Fond-de-Gras on the old mining line. Then cross an impressive underground gallery and discover the work in the mine during a visit. In Lasauvage, the teachers of the Naturschoul will offer educational workshops (bees, the pond or the history of the village).

The program :

• 10:00 departure of Train 1900 (railcar) Pétange - Fond-de-Gras - Doihl
• 10:45 departure of the mining train "Minièresbunn" Doihl - Lasauvage with visit in the mine
• 12:00 lunch at Lasauvage (picnic)
• 13:00 workshops with the Naturschoul (a workshop of your choice: the history of Lasauvage, the bees or the pond)
• 14:45 departure of the mining train "Minièresbunn" Lasauvage - Doihl
• 15:00 departure of the Train 1900 (railcar) Doihl - Fond-de-Gras - Pétange
• 15:45 arrival back in Pétange

Useful information :

Limited offer for 30 to 40 people (cycles 3 and 4)
Dates: Wednesdays Mai 19, Mai 26, June 9, June 16, June 30 and July 7, 2021
Price: 20 € / Person
Warning! Outdoor activities, plan a suitable outfit (warm clothes and adapted shoes)

For holiday activities

Two possible programs for a nice excursion to Minett Park Fond-de-Gras, on the following dates:

Thursday 15 July - Thursday 22 July - Thursday 29 July - Thursday 5 August - Thursday 12 August 2021

Program 1: Exploring Lasauvage with the mining train

• 09:30 arrival in Lasauvage
• 09:45 departure of the mining train "Minièresbunn" Lasauvage - mine - Lasauvage (with a visit in the mine)
• 10:45 guided tour of the former miner's village; his story and his legend
• 11:45 end

Possibility of extending the program with a meal (picnic or restaurant, to be organized by you) then a walk of the path of the Crosnière (Naturentdeckungspfad), the discovery of the pond or simply on the playground.

Prices

For a group up to 25 people: package of 260,00 €
For a group of 26 to 50 people: package of 320,00 €

If you do not have a bus at your disposal, please contact us to propose a schedule adapted to public transport.

Program 2 : an afternoon at Fond-de-Gras

Spend an afternoon at Fond-de-Gras and enjoy Minett Park's activities: a tour with the draisines (rail-bike) through nature and a stroll around the site including its museums (the former Binck grocery store and the old power plant Paul Wurth Hall).

Practical information :
Draisines: departures at 14:00, 14:45, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00; round trip duration: about 40 minutes; price 10€/draisine (max 4 people per draisine)
Museums: open from 2pm to 6pm; free entrance 
Station Bistro: open from 1pm to 6pm

It is also possible to organize visits outside the days mentioned above. Do not hesitate to contact us to organize an unforgettable day for your children.