Musée sur la commune de Mormoiron, Centre culturel de Mormoiron
73 rue de la Mairie 84570 Mormoiron
- Vaucluse
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Housed in the vaulted rooms adjacent to the library, the Museum presents the geology, paleontology and archaeology of Mormoiron. Gypsum, clay, sand, ochre are exhibited and their exploitation illustrated by photos and documents. The history of ochres, gypsum, siliceous sands, clay and gravel of Mormoiron is evoked. Numerous photographs and videos explain the geological phenomena specific to these transformations. From the Palaeolithic to the Gallo-Roman period, a collection of fossils, flints and pottery are offered to the visitor. The latter could not miss the casting of a skeleton of Palaeotherium (38 million years), fossil mammal extracted from the quarries of Mormoiron in 1904\. It is one of the few that has been found complete to date. The museum is part of a rich architectural and natural heritage. You will be able to continue your visit, thanks to an orientation course, "Les sables de Mormoiron". [http://www.mormoiron.com/parcours-orientation/](http://www.mormoiron.com/parcours-
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Musée, salle d'exposition
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Amenities: Toilets, Air conditioning, Nearby parking - Services: Wifi Internet access, Documentation and Tourist information
Centre culturel de Mormoiron
