Dumont d’Urville is a French scientific research station in Antarctica, located on Île des Pétrels, in the Pointe Géologie Archipelago. It falls under the administration of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF). Established in 1956, it was named after Jules Dumont d’Urville, a French explorer who charted the area in 1840. The base operates year-round, serving as a hub for various scientific programs, . It also acts as a logistical point for convoys to the inland Franco-Italian Concordia Station. The station is known for its harsh climate, but also for its abundant wildlife, particularly the large colonies of Adélie penguins and emperor penguins that breed nearby.
