Coumiac, Stone quarry and fossil site in Cessenon-sur-Orb, France.
The Coumiac site contains two distinct geological formations: a marble quarry with Morello cherry limestone and exceptional fossil preservation areas.
During the 19th century, workers extracted high-quality marble from Coumiac, which later found its way into numerous construction projects worldwide.
The quarry transformation into a nature reserve demonstrates the shift from industrial resource extraction to scientific research and educational purposes.
Visitors can access the quarry through Route de Causses-et-Veyran, where they will find informational signs about geological formations and fossil discoveries.
The site serves as the Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point for the Famennian Stage of the Devonian period, marking a critical geological timeline.
Location: Cessenon-sur-Orb
GPS coordinates: 43.46139,3.04028
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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