Réserve naturelle de Vireux-Molhain

The Customs Officers' Wall is now the Vireux-Molhain Nature Reserve. Within this protected area, a wealth of remarkable legacies from the past abounds. Known to geologists since the 19th century, the Customs Officers' Wall deposit is exceptional for the abundance of fossil forms found there, as well as for the diversity of species present and their remarkable state of preservation. This site quickly gained international renown, to the point that professionals were no longer the only ones conducting research. They were soon joined by collectors and enthusiasts. Over the years, the partial destruction of the deposit worsened, prompting the creation of a Nature Reserve. Since 1991, this reserve has helped to control the uncontrolled exploitation of fossils, ensuring not only the preservation but also the study of these relics of ancient life forms that are now extinct (dinosaur bones, swimming animals, etc.).

Regulation :
The preservation of this fragile site requires adherence to a few basic rules that visitors are asked to respect:
– prohibition on extracting or collecting fossils and minerals
– prohibition against harming wildlife and flora
– It is forbidden to leave rubbish outside of the bins provided for this purpose
– prohibition of driving motor vehicles.