Alert
Alerts
The ammonite slab
Description
The Geological Reserve's most famous site. The slab has over 1550 ammonites spread out over 320m². These ammonites are quite big: the largest have a 70 cm diameter!
Their scientific name is Coroniceras multicostatum. Their presence allowed paleontologists to date the slab as being around 200 million years old (Early Jurassic period).
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Additional information
Distinctions
Nature Reserve
Price(s)
Free of charge.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Provence Alpes Digne les Bains - 10/06/2026
www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com
Report a problem
Open period
All year round daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 92 36 70 70
Website : https://www.geoparchauteprovence.com/
Animals
Yes
