Are you fascinated by the Earth's natural history? These are the geology museums you should visit in France:
1Le Glaciorium
Chamonix-Mont-BlancLe Glaciorium is a museum located in the scenic Montenvers, within the commune of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in France. This museum offers a unique opportunity to learn about glaciology and the Mer de Glace in particular. It is situated at an altitude of 1,909 meters, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. 2Natural History Museum of Nantes
NantesThe Natural History Museum of Nantes is a renowned institution located in the city of Nantes, France. It is a place where visitors can explore the wonders of natural history and learn about the diverse species and ecosystems that make up our world. 3Natural History Museum
Le HavreThe Natural History Museum of Le Havre is a significant cultural institution located in the city of Le Havre, in Seine-Maritime, Normandy. This French natural history museum offers a rich collection of exhibits and is a key destination for those interested in natural history. 4Natural History Museum
GrenobleThe Natural History Museum of Grenoble, founded in 1851, is a municipal museum located in Grenoble, France. It is a significant institution that has been presenting a rich natural heritage to the public since the opening of its building in 1855. 5Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de La Rochelle
La RochelleThe Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de La Rochelle is a renowned natural history museum situated in the city of La Rochelle, in the Charente-Maritime region of France. It offers a rich collection of natural history and ethnography exhibits, making it a significant destination for those interested in these fields. 6Musée des Confluences
LyonMusée des Confluences is a science centre and anthropology museum in Lyon. It hold a collection of natural science, anthropology, and Earth Sciences and exhibits related to arts and crafts. The museum features 4 main exhibitions called 'Origins - Stories of the World', 'Species - the Web of life', ' 7Natural History Museum
RouenThe Natural History Museum of Rouen is located in a building that was once the convent of Santa Maria, constructed in the 17th century. This historical building adds to the museum's charm and provides a unique backdrop for the exhibits. Visitors can appreciate the architecture and history of the building while exploring the museum's collections. 8Museum Requien
AvignonThe Requien Museum, located in Avignon, Vaucluse, is a natural history museum. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural history of the region, making it an interesting destination for those interested in botany, paleontology, and malacology. 9Muséum de Toulouse
ToulouseThe Muséum de Toulouse is a museum of natural history in Toulouse that holds a collection of over 2.5 million pieces that the museum partly displays in its 3,000 square metres of exhibition space. The permanent exhibition of Muséum de Toulouse is categorised in five different themes, namely: the nat 10Grande Galerie de l'Evolution
ParisThe Grande Galerie de l'Évolution (Great Gallery of Evolution) is part of the French Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, located in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. This museum focuses on the evolution of the animal and plant world. The first floor focuses on marine animal species. Land life is t 11Palais de la découverte
ParisThe Palais de la découverte is a science museum in Paris that is housed in the west wing of the 19th-century Grand Palais. The museum was founded in the run-up to the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne, which took place in Paris in 1937. There are permanent exhibits 12Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve
Chamonix-Mont-BlancThis cottage is an entrance gate to the Aiguilles Rouges Reserve. Familiarize yourself with the local flora, fauna and activities here. 13The Mountain Observatory
OrluThe Mountain Observatory in Orlu is a unique facility that offers visitors the opportunity to discover the ecology of the mountain environment. It is conveniently located at the gates of the Orlu national reserve in the Ariège Pyrenees, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the natural beauty of the region. 14Phosphatières du cloup d'Aural
BachThe Phosphatière du Cloup d'Aural is a historical site located in the municipality of Bach, in the Lot department. This site was once an open-air phosphate mine. It offers a unique glimpse into the mining history of the region and the importance of phosphate in agriculture and paleontology. 15Natural History Museum
DijonThe Natural History Museum of Dijon is situated in the Arquebuse Park in Dijon. This location provides a serene and natural environment that complements the museum's focus on natural history. It's an ideal place for tourists who are interested in exploring the natural world and its history. 16Musée Mémoires d'Alpinismes
Saint-Christophe-en-OisansLearn more about the history and present of alpinism in this museum. Also, you can explore the local geology through interactive models. 17Museum of the Alta Rocca
LevieIn this modern museum you can discover both geological and archaeological history of Corsica. Eye-catching collection with rare exhibits. 18Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy
ParisThe Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy in Paris, in the Jardin des plantes, is part of the French National Museum of Natural History. The collections on display here came mostly from the great expeditions of the traveler-naturalists of the 18th and 19th centuries and from the Ménagerie, 19Temple of Nature
Chamonix-Mont-BlancThe Temple of Nature is a historical building situated at Montenvers, within the Mont-Blanc massif, above the town of Chamonix, in the Haute-Savoie region of France. This location offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and the Mer de Glace, making it a significant point of interest for tourists visiting the area. 20Natural History Museum
PerpignanThe Natural History Museum of Perpignan is housed in a unique location, a mansion known as Hôtel Çagarriga. This historic building is located in the city of Perpignan, nestled in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of France. The museum's location adds a layer of historical charm to the experience of exploring the natural history exhibits. 21Mont Grand Matoury Nature Reserve
MatouryThe Mont Grand Matoury National Nature Reserve, established in 2006, is a significant natural area in French Guiana. It spans over 2,123 hectares, primarily protecting a vast expanse of tropical rainforest. This reserve is a testament to the country's commitment to preserving its unique and diverse ecosystems. 22Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology
ParisThe Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology in paris is part of the French National Museum of Natural History, in the Jardin des plantes. The museum/gallery holds and exhibits a collection of old and important crystals, gemstones and minerals. The permanent exhibition of the Gallery of Mineralogy and Geol 23Musée de Minéralogie
ParisThe Musée de Minéralogie (The Mineralogy Museum in Paris) is a museum of mineralogy in Paris that is stated to be one of the ten largest mineral collections in the world. The museum holds and exhibits a collection of around 100,000 samples including 80,000 minerals, 15,000 rocks, 4,000 ores, 400 met 24Musee d'Histoire Naturelle
MarseilleThe Muséum d’histoire naturel de Marseille (the Natural History Museum of Marseille), is a natural history museum in Marseille that is housed in the Palais Longchamp. It holds a colleciton of around 83,000 zoological specimens, 200,000 botanical specimens, 81,000 fossils, and 8,000 mineral specimens 25Natural History and Ethnography Museum
ColmarThe Musée d’Histoire Naturelle et d’Ethnographie is a museum dedicated to natural history and ethnography, located in the French city of Colmar. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural world and diverse cultures through its extensive collections. 26Alpilles Museum
Saint-Rémy-de-ProvenceThe Alpilles Museum is a cultural institution located in the charming town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of France. This museum offers visitors a chance to delve into the rich history and culture of the region. 27Musée du Plâtre
Cormeilles-en-ParisisThe Plaster Museum, located in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, serves as a hub for information and resources on plaster and construction materials. It boasts a diverse collection, a library, an archive fund, and an iconography. These resources cover a wide range of themes including geology around gypsum, the history of plaster companies and territories, plaster crafts and arts, molding and sculpture, and the workshop fund of the sculptor Boulogne. 28Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
NiceThe Natural History Museum of Nice (Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nice) also known as the Barla Museum, is the oldest municipal museum in Nice. The museum contains heritage of more than one million specimens largely from the Mediterranean but also from South America, Africa and the islands of the I- 29
Musée de la Mine
BriançonExplore various rocks and fossils that can be found in the nature around. This geologic museum presents Briançon's mines, artefacts and more. - 30
Pterosaur Beach
CrayssacPterosaur Beach, located in the commune of Crayssac in the department of Lot, is a unique palaeoichnologic site. It is known for bearing tracks made by dinosaurs and pterosaurs, making it a significant location for those interested in paleontology and prehistoric life. - 31
Musée des Minéraux de l'Université
ParisThe Musée des Minéraux de l'Université in Paris holds and exhibits the university's mineral collection that contains approximately 16,500 specimens. Of the around 4,200 known mineral species, the collection includes around 1,500. The 24 showcases in the museum are arranged according to the family an - 32
Epicentre Lourdes
LourdesThis centre is an educational place with simulators allowing you to explore climate-related hazards and earthquakes. - 33
Maison de Village d'Argentière
Chamonix-Mont-BlancExplore the fascinating nature of the Alps in this small yet intriguing museum. You can also join walks they organize. - 34
Ua Huka
Ua HukaFor tourists planning to visit Ua Huka, the island is conveniently accessible by air. The island has its own airport, Ua Huka Airport, which facilitates easy travel to and from the island.