Auvergne's Mineral Treasures Unveiled in Riom Exhibition

The Musée régional d'Auvergne in Riom presents an exhibition on the region's mineral wealth and its human uses from prehistory to the present. Rocks, crystals, metals, deposits, and quarries have nourished local architectures, tools, everyday objects, and economies for centuries. The show brings together mineralogy collections and the history of societies in the Massif Central, offering a geological and anthropological perspective. The exhibition runs from May 24 to October 31, 2026, at 10 bis rue Delille, 63200 Riom.