UFO Informations - Special - Annuaire de la France ufologique et des pays de langue française

Magazine Overview

This document is a special issue of UFO-INFORMATIONS, titled "Annuaire de la France Ufologique et des Pays de Langue Française" (Directory of Ufological France and French-Speaking Countries). It was published in the 2nd trimester of 1978 and serves as a comprehensive listing of ufological research groups, primarily in France but also including those in other French-speaking nations.

Introduction and Editorial Notes

The "AVERTISSEMENT" (Warning/Notice) section explains that this directory is presented as a special issue for practical reasons. The title was chosen because the majority of the listed groups are French and all operate in the French language. The base questionnaire used for the directory was sent to French groups in 1977. The publication acknowledges that the list may not be exhaustive and could contain errors in addresses or publication details, requesting readers to report any inaccuracies. It also notes that since the directory's compilation, new information has been received, which is why a geographical map is not included and an addendum is planned. Multidisciplinary groups with ufological activity are indicated by letters (A, B, C, D, E) corresponding to their order in a separate list. This issue is printed in 120 copies and distributed to all listed groups, including some delegates from LDLN who responded to the A.A.M.T. questionnaire in 1977.

The "INTRODUCTION" section further elaborates on the context of the directory's creation. It stems from the activities of the C.E.C.R.U. (European Committee for Coordination of Ufological Research) and was desired by 17 groups present at their 2nd meeting in Chambéry on March 4-5, 1978. The A.A.M.T., which had already begun surveying French groups in 1977, was tasked with this effort. Foreign French-speaking groups were included due to the C.E.C.R.U.'s scope. A "telephone alert" list and cooperation protocol were distributed alongside the meeting's report by the C.S.E.R.U., the organizer. The A.A.M.T. expresses gratitude for the assistance received and hopes for effective collaboration within the C.E.C.R.U. The president of A.A.M.T., David DUQUESNOY, signs off on this section. A post-scriptum notes that the C.S.E.R.U. (listed as No. 13) has the cooperation protocol, the Chambéry meeting report, and the "telephone alert" list available for groups that may not have received them.

Directory of French Ufological Groups

The bulk of the publication consists of a detailed directory of ufological groups, primarily in France, but also including international groups operating in French.

French Groups (Numbered 1-37):

• 1. A.A.M.T.: Association des Amis de Marc THIROUIN, Commission d'Enquêtes sur les O.V.N.I., located in Valence, covering departments 07-26. Publishes UFO-INFORMATIONS.
• 2. A.D.E.P.S. Atlantique: Association pour la détection et l'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux, in Lannion, covering departments 22, 29, 56. Publishes SPATIAL.
• 3. A.D.E.P.S. Méditerranée: Located in Juan les Pins, covering departments 06, 83.
• 4. A.D.R.U.P.: Association Dijonaise de Recherches Ufologiques et Parapsychologiques, in Ruffey, department 21.
• 5. A.C.E.P.A.: Association Calaisienne d'Etudes des Phénomènes Aeriens, in Calais, department 62.
• 6. A.E.S.V.: Association d'Etudes sur les Soucoupes Volantes, in Aix en Provence, department 13. Publishes Bulletin de l'A.E.S.V.
• 7. C.E.M.O.C.P.I.: Cercle d'Etude des Mystérieux Objets Célestes et des Phénomènes Inexpliqués, in Saint Priest en Jarez, department 42.
• 8. C.D.R.U.: Cercle Dunkerquois de Recherches Ufologiques, in Coudekerque-Branche, department 59.
• 9. C.F.R.U.: Cercle Français de Recherches Ufologiques, in Forbach, covering Eastern France (departments not specified, but implied by 'Est de la France'). Publishes UFOLOGIA.
• 10. C.I.J.U.: Cercle International des Jeunes Ufologues, in Argenteuil, covering the Paris region. Publishes UFOLOGIF.
• 11. C.N.R.O.V.N.I.: Centre National de Recherche sur les O.V.N.I., in Vaujours, covering the Paris region.
• 12. C.R.U.N.: Cercle de Recherche Ufologique Niçois, in Nice, department 06. Publishes SPATIAL.
• 13. C.S.E.R.U.: Comité Savoyard d'Etudes et de Recherches Ufologiques, in Chambéry, covering departments 73, 74. Publishes PHENOMENE OVNI.
• 14. G.A.U.: Groupement Aubois d'Ufologie, in Romilly sur Seine, department 10.
• 15. G.E.N.P.I.: Groupement D'Etudes Normand des Phénomènes Inconnus, in Caen, department 14.
• 16. G.E.O.S.: Groupement d'Etudes des Objets Spatiaux, in Rebais, covering the Paris region and nationally. Publishes LES EXTRATERRESTRES.
• 17. G.E.P.A.: Groupement d'Etudes des Phénomènes Aériens, in Paris, national scope. Publishes PHENOMENES SPATIAUX.
• 18. G.E.P.O.: Groupement d'Etudes du Phénomène O.V.N.I., in Saint Symphorien de Lay, department 42. Publishes SIECLE INCONNU (bi-monthly).
• 19. G.E.R.O.: Groupement D'Etudes et de Recherches sur les O.V.N.I., in Besançon, department 25.
• 20. G.E.R.U.: Groupement d'Etudes et de Recherches Ufologiques, in Roubaix, department 59. Publishes UFOVNI.
• 21. G.N.E.O.V.N.I.: Groupement Nordiste d'Etudes des O.V.N.I., in Lestrem, covering departments 59, 62. Publishes Bulletin GNEOVNI.
• 22. G.L.R.U.: Groupement Langeadois de Recherches Ufologiques, in Langeac, department 43. Publishes OVNI 43 (bi-monthly).
• 23. G.P.U.N.: Groupement Privé Ufologique Nanceein, in Nancy, department 54. Publishes Réalité ou Fiction.
• 24. G.R.I.P.H.O.M.: Groupement de Recherches et d'Informations Phocéen sur les Mystérieux Objets Célestes, in Marseille, department 13.
• 25. G.R.E.P.O.: Groupement de Recherches et d'Etudes du Phénomène O.V.N.I., in Sorgues, department 84. Publishes VAUCLUSE-UFOLOGIE (bi-monthly).
• 26. G.R.E.U.: Groupement de Recherches et d'Etudes Ufologiques, in Ivry, covering the Paris region.
• 27. GROUPE 03100: Jean GIRAUD, in Montluçon, departments 03, 23. Publishes INFO-OVNI.
• 28. GROUPE 52-55: Located in Chaumont, departments 52, 55.
• 29. G.T.R.O.V.N.I.: Groupement Troyen de Recherches sur les O.V.N.I., in Troyes, department 10.
• 30. GROUPE PALMOS: Located in Montpellier, department 34.
• 31. GROUPE PHOBOS: Located in Boissy sous Saint Yon, Paris region.
• 32. LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT (GIROVNI): Groupement International de recherche sur les O.V.N.I., in Le Chambon sur Lignon, national scope. Publishes LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT.
• 33. OURANOS: Comité d'Etudes OURANOS, in Bohain, national scope. Publishes OURANOS (bi-monthly).
• 34. S.O.V.E.P.S.: Société Vauclusienne d'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux, in Le Pontet, department 84.
• 35. S.P.E.P.S.E.: Société Parisienne d'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux Etranges, in Marly le Roi, Paris region.
• 36. S.V.E.P.S.: Société Varoise d'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux, in Toulon, department 83. Publishes APPROCHE.
• 37. VERONICA: Vérification et Etudes des Rapports sur les O.V.N.I., in Nimes, covering departments 30, 48. Publishes VERONICA.

Complementary List of Regional French Ufological Groups:

• 6 b. A.E.P.S.: Association d'Etudes des phénomènes Spatiaux, in Digne, department 04.
• 7 b. C.E.P.S: Cercle d'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux, in Boulogne sur Mer, department 62.
• 6 t. ARRUFO: Association Régionale de Recherches Ufologiques, in Limoges, department 87.
• 7 t. C.E.OURANOS 13: Comité d'Etude OURANOS 13, in Aix en Provence, department 13.

Multidisciplinary Groups with Significant Ufological Activity:

• 1. A.R.F.A.: Association Française de Recherche d'Astrométéo, in Pessac, department 33. Publishes ASTROMETEO.
• 2. Les AMATEURS D'INSOLITE: Located in Macon, department 71. Publishes l'INSOLITE (bi-annually).
• 3. C.E.R.P.I.: Cercle d'Etudes et de Recherches des Phénomènes Inexpliqués, in Saintes, department 17.
• 4. C.N.R.E.: Centre National de Recherches sur l'Etrange, in Yutz, department 57.
• 5. S.E.I.P.P./ KRUPTOS: Société pour l'Etude et l'Investigation des phénomènes parallèles, in Caluire, department 69 + Lyon region. Publishes KRUPTOS.

Directory of Foreign Ufological Groups (French Expression):

BELGIQUE (Belgium):

• C.E.R.P.I.: Centre D'Etude et de Recherche des Phénomènes Interplanétaires, in Brussels. Publications: Bulletin du CERPI, L'ARGUS DES PHENOMENES SPATIAUX (bi-monthly).
• G.E.S.A.G.: Groupement d'Etudes des Sciences d'Avant Garde, in Bruges. Publication: UFO-INFO.
• S.O.B.E.P.S.: Société Belge d'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux, in Brussels. Publication: INFORESPACE.
• S.I.D.I.P. DETECTOR: Located in Wemmel. Publication: VIGILANCE (bi-monthly).
• C.I.U.: Centre International d'Ufologie, in Limal. Publication: GANYMEDE.

CANADA (Quebec):

• UFO-QUEBEC: Located in Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec. Publication: UFO-QUEBEC.

LUXEMBOURG:

• C.L.E.U.C: Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques, in Belvaux. Publication: Les Chroniques de la C.L.E.U.

SUISSE (Switzerland):

• S.L.E.P.S. C.: Société Lémanique d'Etudes des Phénomènes Spatiaux, in Grand Lancy, Geneva. Publication: LIMITES ? (5 issues/year).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the organization and cataloging of ufological research efforts within the French-speaking world. The editorial stance is one of promoting collaboration, information sharing, and the systematic study of UFO phenomena. The publication acts as a central hub for these disparate groups, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose in the field of ufology.

This document is an 'Additives and Rectifications' section from 'La Revue des Soucoupes Volantes', a bimonthly publication. It primarily serves to update contact information and details for various UFO research groups and related organizations, primarily in France.

Additions and Rectifications of Group Information

The document lists several groups with their updated addresses and contact details. For 'A.BE.PS.', the Association Bourguignone d'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux, the address is L'Arc en Ciel, Avenue du Lac, 21200 BEAUNE, Département 21. For 'A.E.S.V.', an address is provided as 40, Rue Mignet, 13100 AIX EN PROVENCE, with a note that an impression defect caused the previous address to disappear. The 'C.I.J.U.' group is noted as having disappeared, as learned from a letter dated April 20th from James PETIT. 'C.R.U.N.' has a new address for Mr. Christian HYCNAR at 420 Avenue de Pessicart, 06100 NICE. 'G.A.U.' has a new address at SAINT MARTIN DE BOSSENAY, 10100 ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE. 'G.R.R.T.', the Groupement Régional de Recherches Toulousain sur les O.V.N.I., lists Mme Denise LACANAL at PECHABOU, 31320 CASTANET TOLOSAN, Département 31. 'G.T.R.O.V.N.I.' is noted as a publication 'ENTRE NOUS', appearing every 2 months, and is a supplement to 'EXTRATERRESTRES' from G.E.O.S. 'S.P.E.P.S.E.' publishes 'UFOLOGIE CONTACT'. For 'U.R.O.M.O.C.', whose acronym's meaning is unknown, the contact is Mr. François PARROT at Le Florian, 03300 CUSSET, Département 03. 'VERONICA' has a new address at B.P. 1288, 30015 NIMES. Additionally, there is a note about a project for a merger between 'C.E.R.P.I.' and 'G.I.U.' in Belgium.

Request for Information on Other Groups

The document concludes with a request for information regarding several other groups: A.C.R. (?), DEIMOS (13), C.E.P.I. (Paris), G.E.E.O. (34), G.E.EP.C. (66), G.G.U. (33), G.A.U.S.S. (13), G.E.R.S. (06), G.P.I.R.S (54), G.E.M.O.C. (10), and ORESPA (03). The specific questions are whether these groups still exist and if they have changed their names.

Editorial Stance

The editorial stance appears to be focused on maintaining an accurate and up-to-date directory of UFO research organizations and their activities. The 'Additives and Rectifications' section indicates a commitment to keeping the publication's information current and comprehensive, actively seeking to fill gaps in knowledge about these groups.