Musée de Paléontologie Christian Guth

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Sciences & Nature

Musée de Paléontologie Christian Guth

Chilhac · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The Chilhac paleontology museum is a scientific establishment located in a rural setting in the village of Chilhac, in Haute-Loire. It holds an official label. The museum displays fossils discovered in the municipality, which bear witness to the local prehistoric fauna. Its collections notably include remains of Auvergne mastodons, southern mammoths, eucladoceros and Stenon's horses, dating back more than two million years. The museum also welcomes school groups. Located at Church Square, it serves as an anchor point for understanding the region's paleontological heritage.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30

See the rest of the week
Monday
10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
Tuesday
14:30–18:30
Wednesday
10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
Thursday
10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
Friday
10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
Saturday
10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

Place de l'église

Phone number

+33 4 71 77 47 26

Official website

museechilhac.com

Getting there

Nearest station

Saint-Georges d'Aurac, 5.8 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Parking

On-site parking.

Reference city

80 min by car from Clermont-Ferrand.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

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