Trou de Météore, Impact crater in Cabrerolles, France
Trou de Météore is an impact crater in Cabrerolles with a circular depression measuring 220 meters across and 50 meters deep. Vineyards cover the crater floor while Mediterranean vegetation clothes the surrounding slopes.
Scientists confirmed in 2023 the meteoritic origin through the discovery of iron oxide spherules and micro-diamonds. Formation is estimated to have occurred less than 10,000 years ago.
The local winery produces wines from grapes grown within the crater itself, creating a direct link between geological heritage and wine production. Walking through the vineyard rows, you can see how this farming practice has shaped the daily use of the land.
The site is accessible year-round and lets you combine geological exploration with wine tasting at the local vineyard. Well-maintained paths lead through the vineyards on the crater floor and up the slopes, allowing self-guided exploration at your own pace.
This is only the second formally identified meteorite impact crater in France, attracting researchers from around the world. Its recent formation less than 10,000 years ago makes it one of France's still actively studied geological sites.
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