Dora La Machine

La Machine is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. Mining marked its history. Coal was extracted beginning in the fifteen…
La Machine is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. Mining marked its history. Coal was extracted beginning in the fifteenth century. The hamlet took the name of "La Machine" in reference to a machine which was used to extract the coal. Production stopped in 1974.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  • Area: 17.95 km² (6.93 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 202–283 m (663–928 ft)
  • Department: Nièvre
  • Arrondissement: Nevers
  • Canton: Imphy

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