ASSOCIATION PALÉOCHARENTE
Explore
understand
share
We study the palaeontological heritage of the Charente basin, preserve its fossils and share advances in research.
THE ASSOCIATION
Paléocharente
Our association brings professional researchers and amateur palaeontologists together to study and promote the palaeontological and palaeoecological heritage of the Charente basin. From excavations to public collections, we work together to advance knowledge.
Excavate
Uncovering traces of past life
Study
Bringing scientific perspectives together
Share
Making knowledge accessible
Preserve
Conserving for future generations
A HERITAGE TO EXPLORE
Traces of a
lost world
Bones, fossil plants and sediments reveal ancient ecosystems. Each field season opens new avenues of research.
Two sites, two histories to explore
IN THE FIELD
Angeac-Charente: discovering dinosaurs
FIELD SEASONS
2010 · The discovery of Angeac
In January 2010, Jean-Pierre Paillot, an excavator operator with Audoin, brought large bones to the surface. The first excavation campaign was organised that same year.
2017 · Sharing discoveries
In 2017, the exhibition Dinosaures, les géants du vignoble introduced our research to the public. Exhibitions, events, drawings and publications help us share this endeavour.
Sixteen years of fieldwork · Discoveries to share
The first sixteen years of fieldwork total 900 m² excavated and 120,000 remains collected. Each field season expands our understanding of ancient organisms and environments.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Support
our excavations
Equipment, supplies and everyday life in the field make each excavation season possible.
Water · Meals · Equipment · Donations
Practical support for research.
THE LOST WORLDS OF THE CHARENTE
Research stories
Giant sauropods, life in herds and the chemistry of fossils: explore our research questions and the methods used to answer them.
DRAWN PERSPECTIVES
Mazan’s field notebook
Field notebooks, discoveries and illustrated perspectives on palaeontology.
MEET · DISCOVER · EXPLORE
Sharing discoveries
At the museum, on the excavation site and in the streets of Angoulême, discoveries from Angeac are shared with everyone. Exhibitions, guided tours and events introduce fossils, animals and the work of the teams.
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