Rivery Geology Show - Minerals and Fossils (22nd edition)

A regional reference in amateur mineralogy

For more than two decades, the Rivery Geology Show has established itself as one of the major gatherings for mineralogy and paleontology in northern France. Organized by the Picard Geological Group, an Amiens association founded to promote Earth sciences to the general public, it celebrates with its 22nd edition a rare longevity for this type of event.

An ambition: making geology accessible to all

The vocation of the Rivery Geology Show goes far beyond a mere commercial fair. The organizers' stated objective is to demonstrate that geology is not an impenetrable science, but an accessible field for all. With more than 70 linear meters of exhibition, the show offers an educational journey structured around two main themes: minerals and their spectacular crystallizations, and fossils and their testimony to the history of life.

Ongoing conferences on major geological questions

The 22nd edition will focus on geoclimatic events behind major animal extinctions, with the disappearance of mammoths at the end of the Quaternary as a guiding thread. These ongoing conferences, projected throughout the show, allow visitors to learn about the great upheavals that marked Earth's history: glaciations, warming, meteorite impacts, mass extinctions.

Free expert appraisals of personal finds

A great originality of the show: visitors are strongly encouraged to bring their own finds for free expert appraisal. Fossils collected on the beaches of the Somme Bay, minerals gathered on vacation, prehistoric objects found in Picard fields, suspected meteorites: members of the Picard Geological Group and professional exhibitors take the time to examine each piece.

A rich and diverse offer

On the commercial side, exhibitors from all over France offer a remarkably varied selection: spectacular crystals and geodes (amethysts, smoky quartz, colored fluorites), raw minerals, cut precious stones, fossils from all geological ages (Jurassic ammonites, Paleozoic trilobites, Carboniferous plants, Tertiary shark teeth), meteorites, natural stone jewelry.

Rivery, eastern gateway of the Amiens metropolis

Rivery is a town in the Amiens metropolis located on the right bank of the Somme. Easily accessible from Amiens by public transport, it offers a practical setting for this scale of event. The Jean Cayeux Socio-cultural Center, a municipal facility located on rue Baudrez next to the town hall, is regularly used for this type of large event.