Dinosaur'Istres, Dinosaur theme park in Istres, France.
Dinosaur'Istres features a 3-kilometer chronological trail through Mediterranean nature with over 40 life-size dinosaur reconstructions accompanied by detailed educational panels explaining each species and geological periods.
The site occupies Castellan Hill, a remarkable archaeological location where fossils and footprints dating back millions of years have been discovered throughout the Provence region's geological history.
The park operates as part of a municipal educational project featuring interventions in youth centers, collaborations with local libraries, and scientific conferences led by professional paleontologists throughout the year.
Free access remains available year-round 24/7 from Istres city center, with guided tours costing 8 euros for adults available by reservation through the Istres Tourism Office.
Dinosaur'Istres represents France's only site combining free roaming among realistic dinosaur models within a preserved Mediterranean environment and workshops allowing children to handle authentic fossil specimens.
Location: Istres
Fee: No
Website: https://www.istres-tourisme.com/dinosaur-istres-le-monde-des-dinosaures-renait-a-istres.html
Operator: Ville d'Istres
Address: Chem. du Castellan, 13800 Istres, France 13800 Istres
Opening Hours: 24/7
Phone: +33442817600
Email: tourisme@istres.fr
Website: https://istres-tourisme.com/dinosaur-istres-le-monde-des-dinosaures-renait-a-istres.html
GPS coordinates: 43.51798,4.99068
Latest update: July 30, 2025 07:57
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