The odd side of France.

Evidence-backed unusual places in France, grouped with maps, original sources and useful geographic context. These are crawlable research records, not an indiscriminate directory: reports without enough depth remain available for exploration but are excluded from search indexing.

METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Agen meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 30,000 g.

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Alais meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A CI1 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 6,000 g.

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Alby sur Chéran meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Eucrite-mmict meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 252 g.

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Apt meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 3,200 g.

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Asco meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 41 g.

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Aubres meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Aubrite meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 800 g.

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Aumieres meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 2,000 g.

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Ausson meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 50,000 g.

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Barbotan meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 6,400 g.

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Beuste meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 2,000 g.

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Chantonnay meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 31,500 g.

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Charsonville meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 27,000 g.

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Chassigny meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Martian (chassignite) meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,000 g.

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Château-Renard meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 30,000 g.

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Chitenay meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,000 g.

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Ensisheim meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A LL6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 127,000 g.

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Épinal meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 277 g.

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Esnandes meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,500 g.

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Favars meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,500 g.

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Galapian meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 132.7 g.

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Granes meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 9,000 g.

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Hainaut meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H3-6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 9,000 g.

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Jonzac meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Eucrite-mmict meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 5,000 g.

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Juvinas meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Eucrite-mmict meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 91,000 g.

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Kerilis meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 5,000 g.

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Kernouve meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 80,000 g.

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La Bécasse meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 2,800 g.

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Laborel meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 3,833 g.

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L'Aigle meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 37,000 g.

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Lancé meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A CO3.5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 51,700 g.

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Lancon meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 7,000 g.

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Le Pressoir meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 3,000 g.

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Le Teilleul meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Howardite meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 780 g.

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Les Ormes meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 125 g.

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Lucé meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 3,500 g.

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Luponnas meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H3-5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 14,000 g.

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Marmande meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 3,000 g.

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Mascombes meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,000 g.

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Mezel meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,300 g.

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Montferré meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 149,000 g.

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Montlivault meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 500 g.

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Mornans meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 1,300 g.

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Mount Vaisi meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Stone-uncl meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 17,000 g.

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Orgueil meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A CI1 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 14,000 g.

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Ornans meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A CO3.4 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 6,000 g.

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Quincay meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 65 g.

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Saint-Sauveur meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A EH5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 14,000 g.

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Saint-Séverin meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A LL6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 271,000 g.

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Salles meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 9,000 g.

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Sauguis meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,000 g.

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Sologne meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 54 g.

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St. Caprais-de-Quinsac meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 360 g.

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St. Christophe-la-Chartreuse meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 5,500 g.

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St. Germain-du-Pinel meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,000 g.

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St. Mesmin meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A LL6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 8,300 g.

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St.-Chinian meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L6 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 134.3 g.

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Ste. Marguerite meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H4 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,960 g.

Map, evidence and context →PROTECTED WRECK · Historic England Protected wrecks

SM U-8

England, United Kingdom

SM U-8 is recorded by Historic England as a protected wreck covering approximately 0.785 hectares.

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Terres d'Hérault UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

The Terres d’Hérault UNESCO Global Geopark is a name composed of two words. “Terres,” which makes the link to the soil and geology of the region, and “Hérault” corresponds to the main river

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Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Modern history in the Chablais dates to the 19th century during the industrial era with the large-scale quarrying of gypsum, slate and building stone in the towns of Armoy, Morzine and Meill

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Armorique UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Walk the heathlands of the Monts d’Arrée to reach Montagne Saint Michel and its chapel, with views over ancient peaks once as high as the Himalayas.Step into 19th-century rural life at the K

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Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Explore the “Tour des Pierres Dorées,” a major hiking route across the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, with 12 marked circuits leading to key geosites.Experience the release of “Beaujolais

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Luberon UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

The ancient Roman ruins of Oppède-le-Vieux and the medieval fortress of Buoux provide a glimpse into the region’s rich past.The Abbaye de Sénanque, a serene Cistercian monastery surrounded b

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Monts d’Ardèche UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Visit Antraigues-sur-Volane, a hilltop village in the Monts d’Ardèche, known for its artistic heritage and as the former home of renowned singer Jean Ferrat.Thueyts, in the Ardèche valley, o

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Causses de Quercy UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

The Camino de Santiago, known in English as the St. James Way, crosses the geopark from Gréalou to Flaujac-Poujols.The region is renowned for its megaliths, with over 400 early human constru

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Haute-Provence UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Try butterfly watching in Digne-les-Bains.Enjoy the amazing view from the Vélodrome d’Esclangon or the Pénitent des Mées.Hike the ‘La Routo’ trail that connects the Camargue and Crau plains

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Massif des Bauges UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Local wine producers have long been aware that the quality and originality of their wines is due to the region’s underlying geological conditions, which not only define the soil type but als

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Normandie-Maine UNESCO Global Geopark

FR

Reach the summit of western France at Mont des Avaloirs (416 metres), with panoramic views and walking trails through heathland, rocks and forest.Discover the long-standing pottery tradition

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

French submarine Perle

France

1935 Saphir-class submarine built for the French Navy

Map, evidence and context →TIDAL ISLAND · Expanded physical oddities

Isle of Noirmoutier

France

island off the coast of Pays de la Loire, France

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Fort de Bertheaume

France

fort in Plougonvelin, in the Department of Finistère, France. It is located on a tidal island

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Tombelaine

France

tidal island in Manche, Mont Saint-Michel Bay, France

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Fort Louvois

France

fortification built off shore in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus in the department of Charente-Maritime, France

Map, evidence and context →BUNKER · Expanded physical oddities

ex U-Boot-Bunker Martha

France

French datacenter operated by Digital Realty in Marseille

Map, evidence and context →BUNKER · Expanded physical oddities

Wolfsschlucht II

France

codename for one of Adolf Hitler's military headquarters

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Blockhaus d'Éperlecques

France

Second World War bunker complex in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, built by Nazi Germany between March 1943 and July 1944 to serve as a launch base for V-2 rockets directed

Map, evidence and context →BUNKER · Expanded physical oddities

Resistance Nest 62

France

German bunker from World War II on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France

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Launch site for V-1 flying bombs at Brécourt

France

Nazi Germany bunker for launching for V-1 flying bombs in Équeurdreville-Hainneville near Cherbourg, France

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Widerstandsnest 65

France

German bunker from World War II on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France

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Sottevast V2 bunker

France

WWII bunker complex for launching V2-weapons in Sottevast near Cherbourg, in Normandy, France built by the forces of Nazi Germany between 1943 and 1944

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