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Discover the Aquitanian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Aquitanian Stage (23.03–20.44 Ma) and explore the earliest division of the Miocene Epoch, marked by global climate cooling, tectonic activity, and major mammalian evolution. Defined at the Lemme-Carrosio GSSP in Italy’s Rigoroso Formation, it records rich marine and terrestrial fossils from foraminifera to early deer, rodents, and primates. Named after France’s Aquitaine Basin.
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Discovering Switzerland and Exploring the Geodiversity of the Jura Mountains
Sip back and explore the Jura Mountains of Switzerland and France, where Jurassic seas, Alpine uplift and Ice Age glaciers shaped dramatic karst landscapes and one of Europe’s richest dinosaur fossil records. Discover Jurassic limestone geology, dinosaur footprints, the Tethys Sea, iconic peaks, caves, museums and walking trails in this scientifically important mountain range.
Jul 4, 20246 min read


Discovering Lulworth Cove along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a world-famous geological landmark shaped by coastal erosion and mountain building. Discover how Portland limestone, Ice Age meltwater, and the Alpine orogeny created this near-circular cove, the Purbeck Monocline, and the dramatic Lulworth Crumple with its folded strata and fossilised trees.
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Discovering Durdle Door along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Durdle Door, the iconic Portland Stone arch along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Hike the South West Coast Path from Lulworth Cove to view spectacular cliffs, fossil-rich limestone, and offshore islets. Discover the geology shaped by Jurassic seas and the Alpine orogeny, explore nearby beaches, coves, and wildlife, and experience one of the UK’s most photographed natural landmarks.
Jun 25, 20223 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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