The Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is a historic industrial landscape shaped by over three centuries of coal mining. It features pitheads, slag heaps, and workers’ villages, reflecting the region’s economic and social history. The site preserves the legacy of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on communities. Its distinctive terrain blends human ingenuity with stark natural forms. This area offers a poignant look at France’s industrial past and its evolution.

Copyright © 1992 - 2025 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved.