Mineral and fossil show in Pernes-les-Fontaines 2026

Every October, the Association Paléontologique de Pernes-les-Fontaines takes over the Centre Culturel des Augustins for its annual Bourse-Exposition de Minéraux, Fossiles et Météorites. Tables fill the halls with minerals, fossils, meteorites and gemstones drawn from private collections and deposits around the world. Around twenty well-known exhibitors showcase their material to hobbyists, collectors and curious visitors alike. The event blends sales with an educational exhibition: regional fossils, top-quality mineral specimens and meteorites that appeal to both seasoned enthusiasts and families. Open to trade and general public, the show has a relaxed atmosphere closely tied to the local association scene. Pernes-les-Fontaines, in the heart of the Vaucluse, is also a great base for a Provençal weekend of fountains, canals and medieval heritage. For those coming from further afield, the town and its surroundings offer a wide range of accommodation: hotels in the historic centre, guesthouses in the countryside and options in Avignon or Carpentras just a short drive away.