Barrême is known worldwide by geologists who regularly use the "Barrémian". The Louis Maurel Collection was bequeathed to the Municipality. The exhibition is visible during the opening hours of the Town Hall.
Description
During what geologists call the Secondary Era, between 250 and 65 million years ago, Barrême, like all of Provence, was covered by the sea. This sea, or rather these seas, were populated by animals called ammonites. We have preserved their fossils. Here, the ammonites are particularly beautiful, sometimes very rare, with their unrolled shapes. We carefully preserve them as a souvenir of the sea and for the pleasure of the eyes.
Other details
To access the museum, contact the town hall reception.
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Free access.
Opening
All year round, Wednesdays from 8am to 12pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 12pm and from 14pm to 17pm.
Exceptional closings on January 1, Easter Monday, Ascension Thursday, Pentecost Monday, May 1, May 8, July 14, August 15, November 1, November 11 and December 25.