REF: UAP/1960s/077Unexplained
1965-07-01

Valensole lavender-field landing

Valensole · France·CE3 / landing traces·1960s
Unexplained
§ ASummary

Farmer Maurice Masse encountered two small beings by an oval craft; paralyzed by a device; lavender at site showed lasting effects; investigated by gendarmerie and later GEPAN interest.

§ BWitnesses

Maurice Masse

§ CEvidence & Documentation

Gendarmerie report; soil/plant sampling; site sterility reports

§ DOfficial Investigation

French Gendarmerie; later GEPAN review

§ EStatus Assessment

Unexplained; Masse deemed highly credible by investigators

§ FVerifiable Sources

Michel/FSR reports; Vallee, 'Dimensions'; GEIPAN archives