Conference by Bruno Caline (GOL82) “How nature and man have shaped the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel: geological and historical investigation”

Date and time: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Location: IESF (Association of Scientists and Engineers of France) Exhibitions, 7 rue Lamennais, Paris 8th arrondissement. Meeting time: Starting at 6:30 p.m.

Event presentation:

Bruno Caline graduated from the ENSPM/IFP School of Geology in 1982 and holds a PhD in Sedimentology from the University of Paris XI. Bruno pursued a career as an engineer in industry, first at Shell and then at the Totalenergies group. He was responsible for operational and research projects. His work on the Bay of Mont Saint Michel has made him a recognized expert on the site in the scientific community. To attend and benefit from reduced rates, register before November 10th on the Association's website: https://alumni.ifp-school.com Ticket prices: Free for IFP School students who are members of the association Non-member IFP School students: €5 Alumni who are members of the association: €5 Alumni who are not members of the association and external members: €10 Since the number of places is limited, don't hesitate to register quickly!

A gift will be awarded by random drawing to one participant.

Since time immemorial, the landscape of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel has constantly evolved. Why and how have the combined actions of nature and man shaped this coastal strip subject to the action of exceptionally large tides? To answer this question, it is necessary to recall the geological heritage of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and then reconstruct the history of the successive human activities that have taken place in this unique natural setting. This lecture focuses on the traces left by these successive developments, such as the exploitation of salt in the Dol marshes during the Gallo-Roman period, the settlement of monks as builders on Mont Saint-Michel in the Middle Ages, the numerous fishing activities offshore and on the foreshore, the cultivation of oysters and then mussels, and finally the preservation of the maritime character of Mont Saint-Michel.

Registration deadline: November 10, 2025

Fees:

- €5.00 for contributing alumni

- €10.00 for non-contributing alumni

- €0.00 (free) for contributing IFP School students

- €10.00 for non-contributing IFP School students