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Exhibition Mermaids and Fossils

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Let's go back in time 40 million years, and discover the aquatic animal life of Castellane thanks to the geology!
Let's go back 40 million years, when the sea covered the region of Castellane. In these lagoons, peaceful marine mammals, the sirenians!
Perhaps at the origin of the myth of the sirens, their story is told using
life-size animal models, films and reconstitution of landscapes.

At the Col des Lèques, 8 kilometers above Castellane on the road to Digne-les-Bains, lies the Valley of the Fossil Sirens. This paleontological site contains hundreds of bones belonging to an ancestor
current dugongs and manatees. Protected by a site museum, it is possible
to get there on foot in 30 minutes via a comfortable and equipped path.

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43.8461276.513724
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Point of Interest updated on 16/12/2025

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Free of charge.

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Castellane Tourisme - 15/12/2025
www.castellane-verdon.com
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Open period

From 18/10 to 02/11/2025 daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.

Tips

Every last Sunday of the month, enjoy this exhibition for free!

Animals

Yes. Pets accepted on a lead only

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾