Museum
Museum of Paleontology
Menat
Description
63560 Menat
Puy-de-Dôme (63)
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Internationally renowned, this paleontological site is of exceptional scientific and educational interest because it is the oldest Tertiary site in France and the second oldest in Europe. The paleontology museum houses many discoveries from the Menat site. From the exhibited specimens, it is possible to go back in time and understand that climate change is not a new phenomenon. Pieces are of particular interest and some are even on display at the Paris Museum of Natural History, others are the subject of scientific studies.
OuvertureFrom 02/06 to 29/09/2025.
Closed on Tuesday.
Free of charge.
Contact et accès Place de la Mairie63560 Menat
Puy-de-Dôme (63)
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