Paléospace l'Odyssée

Paléospace l'Odyssée is a natural history museum in Villers-sur-Mer dedicated to marine fossils and prehistoric sea creatures. The building houses remains of ancient marine reptiles and other organisms that once inhabited the waters surrounding this coastal region.

The museum emerged from the work of researchers who collected fossils from the nearby sea cliffs beginning in the 1970s. This initiative grew into an organized institution dedicated to preserving specimens from the Jurassic period.

The museum received the prestigious 'Musée de France' designation in 2003, recognizing its role in preserving and showcasing French scientific heritage.

The museum features exhibition spaces where visitors can view fossils displayed in cases and along the walls. A planetarium is also available, allowing visitors to explore both paleontology and astronomy during a single visit.

The location sits precisely on the Prime Meridian, the line that divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres. Visitors can stand at a point of fundamental geographic importance while viewing ancient marine fossils.

Location: Villers-sur-Mer

Official opening: 2011

Phone: +33231817760

Website: http://paleospace-villers.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.32932,0.01356

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04