FamxplorDalle à ammonites
What to expect
The Dalle à ammonites, or Dalle aux ammonites, is a remarkable natural site located near Digne-les-Bains in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of France. It features a large slab of rock containing over 1,500 fossilized ammonites, with some specimens reaching up to 70 cm in diameter. The site is part of the Haute-Provence Geopark and is considered one of the most beautiful geological sites in the world. The ammonites are from the Sinémurian period, dating back around 200 million years. The site is a testament to the region's rich geological history and provides a unique glimpse into the marine life of the past. Visitors can observe the fossils up close and learn about the geological processes that formed this unique site
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Activities: We visited the Dalle à ammonites, which is a geological site located near Digne-les-Bains. It features over a thousand fossils of ammonites that have been embedded in the rock for 200 million years
Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the impressive Dalle à ammonites. It was fascinating to see the ancient fossils embedded in the rock. It was a great spot to learn about the history of the earth ✨