Museum
in Chilhac

Musée de Paléontologie Christian Guth

Located on the basalt organ cliff, overlooking the river, the museum houses the fossil remains found in Chilhac and dating back 2 million years.
The paleontology museum presents its collection of fossil remains (mammoths, mastodons, saber-toothed tigers, small animals, etc.) of the fauna that lived in Chilhac 2 million years ago.
Further information) :
Groups by appointment all year round from 10 people.
We speak French

Themes:

  • History
  • Prehistory

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 50 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 50 min.
Minimum group size: 10 person(s)
Maximum group size: 25 people

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from March 30 to June 30, 2024
WednesdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
By simple prior call from Wednesday to Sunday
Opening hours from July 01 to September 01, 2024
MondayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Only by reservation on Tuesday morning for guided tours and/or activities for children.
Opening hours from September 02 to November 11, 2024
WednesdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 15 a.m. to 18 p.m.
By simple prior call from Wednesday to Sunday
Further information) :
On demand

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Full price
5 €-
Reduced price
3 €-

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Shop
  • Guided tours

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Address

Church Square
43380 Chilhac
How do I get there?

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