Paleontologist for a Day: Fossil Hunting in Ottange
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of all typesof all typesWhat if you went home with a fossil millions of years old, unearthed with your own hands? For a day, geologist and palaeontologist Jean-Philippe Blouet will take you to a fossil site in Ottange, just a stone’s throw from the Luxembourg border. The programme: learn to read the layers of rock, spot the clues, then uncover real fossils—shells, gastropods, sea urchins… Here, there’s no guesswork: you’re guaranteed to find something. Led by a researcher who prospectors for and prepares fossils for international museums, this outing is suitable for all levels, whether you’re with family or simply curious. Children love it, and so do adults. And to round off the day in style: a visit to a mining museum. A hands-on, fun and scientific experience to enjoy once… and often come back for.
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What to bring: sturdy walking shoes, suitable clothing (bring a warm layer, ~10 °C in the mine!), protective gloves, a bag or bucket for your finds, cellophane to wrap the finds, and a packed picnic (Club Dino will provide some refreshments). A geologist’s hammer + flat chisel are a bonus. Price: €90 per person; €75 pp if you come in a group of 3 or more Booking required, places limited: [email protected] Bonus: visit to a mine museum at the end of the day
