The Silver Mines of the Frankish Kings

💰The incredible history of European silver mining dating from the 7th century in Melle, France, a vibrant town with a storybook past.

💙🤍🧡 OTHER LOCAL DOCUMENTARIES
Esnandes, Charente-Maritime : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFN_JOcZMno

Rochechouart : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dShh152V7W0

Confolens : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS3LoGytOXg

La Rochefoucauld : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxKSQ90W7X4

Rouillac : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFOZNaDQ_9I

Aigre, Charente : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXLeB9kJQ1o

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦FEATURED GUESTS in order of appearance

Silver Mine of the Frankish Kings
https://www.mines-argent.com/

L’épicerie fermière à Melle
https://www.facebook.com/Epiceriemelle/

Am’elle il Boutique
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087916763985

Café du Boulevard

Le café du boulevard – Bar, Brasserie, Café, Concerts, Traiteur, Catering

Michel André
https://croctoobootic.com

Office du Tourisme de Melle
https://www.ot-paysmellois.org/

📚CHAPTERS
00:00 – 04:04 Introduction and Trivia Question
04:04 – 15:36 Silver Mines of The Frankish Kings: Visiting the Site
15:36 – 21:17 The Medieval City: The Romanesque Churches and Ramparts
21:17 – 24:00 The Industrial Revolution and Jean-François Cail
24:00 – 31:49 Melle Today: Commerçants et acteurs locaux
31:49 – 33:46 Conclusion

🎵MUSIC
Fantasy Medieval Music No Copyright

Beautiful Medieval Tavern Music Copyright Free

Endless Motion, Music by Bensound
License code: GRTVRHIPMDJEJV7V

⚡This video is for educational purposes. All images are published with the consent of those filmed. All images are broadcast under Fair Use, Creative Commons 3.0 license or rights to Public Domain imagery.

🔜PRODUCTION NOTES
Crampton Locomotive Footage courtesy:

This video is encoded and uploaded in HD resolution and can be made available in 4K All filming was done on location in Melle, Deux-Sèvres, in late October, 2024. Equipment, hardware and software details, production notes and contacts are available through https://gacsservices16.com ©2024 Gregory Alexander Consulting Services

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