The ammonite slab

  • Natural wonder
04000 Digne-les-Bains

Description

The Geological Reserve's most famous site. The slab has over 1550 ammonites spread out over 320m². These ammonites are quite big: the largest have a 70 cm diameter!
Their scientific name is Coroniceras multicostatum. Their presence allowed paleontologists to date the slab as being around 200 million years old (Early Jurassic period).

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The ammonite slab
04000 Digne-les-Bains
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Updated on 10 June 2026 at 11:21
by Office de Tourisme Provence Alpes Digne les Bains
(Offer identifier : 4619297)
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