Cussac Incident
Overview
On August 29, 1967, near the village of Cussac in southern France, two children—François and Anne-Marie—reported a chilling close encounter. They spotted four small, black humanoid figures beside a silvery, spherical object hovering above a pasture. One figure levitated into the craft, and the others followed. Moments later, the object emitted a high-pitched whine and shot into the sky, leaving behind scorched grass and a pungent sulfur odor. Despite their young age, the children's detailed and consistent testimony drew serious attention from investigators.
“The children never changed their story, not once.” – French investigator, GEPAN files
“OVNI À CUSSAC: Deux enfants témoins d’un phénomène inexpliqué” – Le Dauphiné Libéré, 1967
Key Timeline
- August 29, 1967: Around 10:30 a.m., the children witness strange beings and a hovering object near their pasture.
- Same day: Gendarmerie and investigators document scorched vegetation and unusual physical traces.
- 1967–1970s: The case is included in official French UFO investigations (GEPAN) and remains unexplained.
- Present day: The Cussac incident is regarded as one of France’s most credible UFO close encounters.
Why Cussac Captivates
Witness clarity: The children gave detailed, unwavering accounts that impressed investigators.
Physical evidence: Burned grass, a lingering sulfur smell, and electromagnetic anomalies were documented.
Rare close encounter: The sighting involved beings, a craft, and direct interaction—all in broad daylight.
The Cussac UFO Top captures this eerie moment with its dark matte finish and aerodynamic design—spinning in tribute to the strange craft that vanished into the skies above rural France.
Want to learn more? Explore the Cussac sighting listing on Wikipedia or read archived news reports via GEPAN (CNES).