An oozy core, collected off the Provence coast and characterized by a regular sedimentary process, was studied from three points of view: Foraminefera, Pteropoda and sedimentology (chiefly mineralogical factors). Their results are summarized in three diagrams indicating the estimated climatic changes. The comparison of the curves shows generally good correlations and permitted us to propose a chronological interpretation: Interstadial Würm I-Würm II from 600 to 550 cm, Würm II from 550 to 380 cm, Würm III and IV (without Dryas III) from 380 to 120 cm, post-Glacial times from 120 cm to the top. The Würm II appears less cold than the Würm III and the Würm IV. The Alleröd Interstage marks the end of the typical glacial climate in the Provence area. Some discrepancies occur between the results of the three methods. Their discussion points out the advantage of a chrono-climatological study founded on several methods. © 1969.
