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Maison des Faluns

An epic sea odyssey
Museum, Archaeology, History, Natural sciences, Interpretation centre, Environment and nature in Tréfumel
  • In the Rance valley, visit the Maison des Faluns and find traces of what was once a hot sea - the 'Mer des Faluns'.

  • Fifteen million years ago, part of Brittany lay beneath the 'Mer des Faluns' sea. As the sea gradually dried up, it left fossilised flora and fauna in a sedimentary rock known as Falun stone. The 'Maison des Faluns' takes you on a sea odyssey through seven rooms of interactive displays. It's both fun and educational, and will help visitors of all ages to gain a better understanding of this unique site's geological, architectural and environmental heritage, and why it is so important to...
    Fifteen million years ago, part of Brittany lay beneath the 'Mer des Faluns' sea. As the sea gradually dried up, it left fossilised flora and fauna in a sedimentary rock known as Falun stone. The 'Maison des Faluns' takes you on a sea odyssey through seven rooms of interactive displays. It's both fun and educational, and will help visitors of all ages to gain a better understanding of this unique site's geological, architectural and environmental heritage, and why it is so important to preserve it. Temporary exhibitions and numerous Nature and Heritage events connected with the natural environment of the Faluns take place throughout the year.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
    • English
Services
  • Activities
    • Special theme activity
    • Adult workshop
    • Children's workshop
    • Lectures
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Equipment
    • Screening room
    • Equipped seminar room
  • Services
    • Disabled facilities and reception
    • Boutique
Rates
Payment methods
  • Debit cards
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Holiday cheques
  • Cash
  • Rates 2024
  • Standard rate - adult full price
  • Child rate
  • Large family rate
  • Reduce rate
  • Standard rate - adult full price
Openings
Openings
  • From February 10, 2024 until March 10, 2024
  • From March 30, 2024 until November 3, 2024
  • From November 6, 2024 until November 11, 2024
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