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Sciences & NatureMusée Fossilea
Saint-Jean-des-Vignes · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Fossilea is a museum dedicated to geoheritage and the geological history of the Beaujolais region, located in Saint-Jean-des-Vignes in the Rhône. The museum invites visitors to explore local geological history dating back 180 million years, through an interactive tour and immersive spaces dedicated to vanished oceans. The site includes a 4-hectare park, permanent collections, temporary exhibitions as well as educational activities such as guided tours and workshops. Fossilea also offers complementary services including a picnic area, a shop and a restaurant.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
116 Chem. du Pinay
Phone number
+33 4 87 64 63 76Official website
fossilea.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Lozanne, 3.4 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Villefranche-sur-Saône.
Nearest station
Lozanne, 3.4 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
25 min by car from Villefranche-sur-Saône.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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