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Espace Météorite Paul Pellas

ROCHECHOUART

Description

An extraordinary event in the history of the earth happened in the Rochechouart/Chassenon area over 200 million years ago - a giant meteorite over 1.5 km in diametre finished its flight there at a speed of 72 000 km/h.
The Espace Météorite Paul Pellas is a permanent exhibition exploring a number of themes including the solar system, meteorites, the effects and the consequences of when these fall to earth, impact craters around the world, the French Astroblème crater at Rochechouart-Chassenon.
Discover the story of the big meteorite of Rochechouart with : explanation panels, pictures, artists' representation of the scene, interactive model, collection of meteorites, videos...

October - March: Monday - Friday from 10 am - 12 noon and 2 - 5 pm
April - June and September: Monday - Friday from 10 am - 12 noon and 2 - 6 pm; Sunday from 2 - 6 pm
Mid-July - mid August : Monday - Friday from 10 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 - 6 pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 2 - 6 pm
Closed on 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and from mid-December to mid-January
Entry fee

Disabled accessibility


Open all day
    No
Open all year
    No
Social networks
    Facebook : www.facebook.com/RNNastrobleme

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Practical information

Capacity

  • Carpark
    • Yes :
    • Nearby :
    • Coaches :
    • Free parking :
  • Groups welcome
    • Mini : 5

Language Welcome : English

Services & equipment

Equipment

  • Animaux acceptés

Services

  • Carpark nearby
  • Coaches
  • Free parking
  • Yes
  • Yes

Opening hours & prices

Opening hours

    from 03 june 2023 to 01 january 2100

Prices & payment

  • No entrance fee

Means of payment

Holiday vouchers - Credit card - Cheque - Cash

Location & access

Espace Météorite Paul Pellas

  • 16, Rue Jean Parvy
    87600 ROCHECHOUART
  • lat. 45.822758 - lon. 0.820112