The document provides an overview of mine heritage conservation and tourism development at the Fournel Silver Mines site in France from 1991-2005. Key points include: 1) Extensive archaeological excavations and research uncovered over 10km of underground mining networks and remnants of surface buildings, improving historical understanding of the site. 2) The research and excavations informed the development of educational and tourism programming at the site, including reconstructed workshops and ore processing machines. 3) Partnerships were formed with local associations and national/European networks to support further archaeological work, heritage expertise, and tourism development at other mining sites in France and abroad.