Maison du Fossile

Located in Normandy, Calvados, 20 minutes from Caen near the D-Day Sword Beach, the « Maison du Fossile » is pleased to present you one of the largest and most beautifull private fossil collection available in France.

As the result of 40 years of passionated search, over 10.000 pieces are part of this spectacular contribution to the comprehention of the life history.

All fossils presented were found by Francis and Laetitia Dubrulle in the Normandy area. They are dated from the Mezosoic period. Local dinosaur bones, giant ammonites, rare sea-urchins, and many other species are chronologically displayed.

This famous fossil collection will enjoy children and novices as well as experts.

Fell free to go thru our french website to discover a little taste of the museum…

The museum is open :

• During all french school hollidays: every day but tuesday

  from 2PM to 6PM.

• From the 15 of june to the 15th of septembre: everyday but tuesday

  from 10AM to 12AM and 2PM to 6PM.

• During great week-ends: every day but tuesday

  from 2PM to 6PM.

• Low season: all great week-ends

  from 2PM to 6PM.

For groups and beach guided walk: please, contact us

Maison du Fossile

2, place des Victimes du 2 juillet 1944

14780 Lion-sur-Mer

France

Phone: +(33) 2 31 96 88 00

E-mail: maisondufossile@sfr.fr

Map: Please clic here

The museum is located in front of Lion-sur-Mer’s church.

Museum:

• Adult: 4€
• Young ( 13 to 18 years old ) and students: 3 €
• Children: 2€ (from 6 to 12 years old)
• Free for children under 6 yers old.

Groups more than 20 persons: 2€ per visitor in free visit and 3€ for guided tour around the museum.

Beach guided walk:

• Adult : 5€
• Children: 3€
• Group more than 20 persons: 3€ /person in guided visit