Visit of the Museum in the town of Mormoiron
The Museum presents the geology, paleontology and archaeology of Mormoiron. Gypsum, clay, sand, ochre are exhibited and their exploitation illustrated by photos and documents.
Samedi 17 septembre 2022, 09h00Passat
Musée sur la commune de Mormoiron
The Museum presents the geology, paleontology and archaeology of Mormoiron. The whole history of gypsum, ochre, siliceous sands, clay and gravel pits of Mormoiron is evoked. Many photographs and videos explain the geological phenomena of these transformations. The exhibits (fossils, flint, pottery), from the Middle Palaeolithic to the Gallo-Roman period, are small wonders, including the casting of a Palaeotherium skeleton (38 million years), a fossil mammal extracted from the quarries of Mormoiron and one of the few found complete to date. The Museum is part of a rich architectural and natural heritage.