Boucau (copper mine)

Boucau is a historical copper mine located in southwestern France, known for its extensive underground tunnels and mineral deposits. Operated mainly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, it extracted copper ore used for electrical wiring, plumbing, and industrial applications. The mine's infrastructure includes ventilation systems, workers’ facilities, and processing areas. Today, Boucau is recognized as an important part of the region’s industrial heritage, offering insights into historic mining techniques and the significance of copper in technological development. It is no longer active but remains a site of archaeological and historical interest.