Once Marie-Antoinette’s glass factory, the château became the home of the Schneider dynasty who in the 19C built up a huge industrial empire, and today houses the tourist office and the town’s Ecomuseum. In the courtyard are two conical towers, the f..

In the centre of this square you will see a statue of Schneider, the iron master at Bazeilles, who in 1836 set up shop in Le Creusot with his brother Adolphe. The industrial city is being completely renovated.

In the Château de la Verrerie , the Museum of Man and Industry traces the history of Le Creusot and the Schneider dynasty, with paintings, photos, prints and models including a working example of a miniature factory (late 19C).

Located in the games court of Château de la Verrerie , the Académie Francois-Bourdon honours the inventor of the steam hammer. Founded in 1985, it is a remarkable archive relating to the industrial history of Creusot from 1782 to 1985. The permanent..

If you take this route which Dominates the Le Creusot basin, you will be greeted by a panorama of the town and surrounding area, Further on, you will see the extent of the Schneider factories, which are spread out around the château of the master for..