Back to Events
Valensole UFO Encounter
A French farmer found two small beings examining his lavender plants. Their craft had six legs. When he approached, they paralyzed him with a tube-like device. The landing site wouldn't grow plants for a decade.
July 1, 1965
France
1+ witnesses
The Valensole encounter left physical traces for years.
The Witness
Maurice Masse:
- Lavender farmer
- Valensole, France
- July 1, 1965
- 5:45 AM
- Checking his field
The Craft
What he saw:
- Egg-shaped object
- Six legs underneath
- Size of small car
- Landed in lavender
- Two beings nearby
The Beings
Their appearance:
- About 4 feet tall
- Large bald heads
- Big slanted eyes
- Gray coveralls
- Examining plants
The Paralysis
What happened:
- Masse approached
- Being pointed tube
- Instantly paralyzed
- Couldn’t move
- Watched helplessly
The Departure
Craft left:
- Beings entered
- Took off at angle
- Disappeared instantly
- Sound described
- Paralysis lifted slowly
The Evidence
Physical traces:
- Landing marks
- Plants died
- Area wouldn’t grow
- For ten years
- Soil changed