Espace Pierres Folles, Geological museum and botanical garden in Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, France.
The facility combines a museum presenting geological exhibits with a botanical garden containing 529 plant species across 8400 square meters of land.
The museum opened in 1992 on a former cement works site, following the establishment of a geological trail in 1988 that showcases regional fossils.
The museum floors present information about Earth formation, regional fossils, soil-vegetation relationships, and the diversity of Beaujolais wine production methods.
The site is currently undergoing renovations until spring 2025, with stone sales available by appointment through contact@espace-pierres-folles.fr.
The botanical garden features three flowerbeds, a sandy area for heathers, and a rock garden displaying plants from clay-limestone soils of southern Beaujolais.
Location: Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
Address: 116 chemin du Pinay 69380
GPS coordinates: 45.87950,4.67580
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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