Poudrerie nationale de Vonges

Poudrerie nationale de Vonges
Main entrance of the powder mill
Poudrerie nationale de Vonges is located in France
Poudrerie nationale de Vonges
Location in France
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Built1691
LocationVonges, Côte-d'Or
Coordinates47°17′31″N 5°24′02″E / 47.292°N 5.4006°E / 47.292; 5.4006
IndustryMunitions
Area300 hectares (740 acres)
AddressVonges, Côte-d'Or, France
Owner(s)Titanobel

The Poudrerie nationale de Vonges (Vonges National Powder Mill) is a French powder mill established in 1691 in Vonges, Côte-d'Or. It manufactured explosives for use in quarries, mines and fireworks. During World War I (1914–18) it manufactured munitions. It expanded after the war, producing explosives for civil use. During World War II (1939–45) production was scaled back drastically, but expanded again after the war. The powder mill was fully privatized in 2008.