Prehistoric sites and Prehistory in the Dordogne
The Dordogne, and in particular the Vézère valley (known as the Valley of Man), is world-renowned for its prehistoric treasures.
You can discover deposits, living sites, painted or engraved caves, troglodyte sites, shelters, museums and theme parks.
In this section, we have grouped together all the tourist attractions related to the theme of Prehistory.
Dinosaur park Dordogne
Come travel through time... in Dordogne the dinosaurs
The dinosaur park is a journey through time to discover the first land lizards, edaphosaurs and meet creatures...
Préhisto Parc
Prehistory as if you were there!
A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF OUR ORIGINS, FROM NEANDERTHAL TO CRO-MAGNON The prehisto park is nestled in a haven of greenery, between two cliffs...
Prehistoric Mirror Maze
Surprise Cro Magnon in his incredible labyrinth of mirrors
Come and surprise Cro Magnon for real! Become explorers and set off on an expedition in search of the last living Cro Magnon! On more...
Roc de Cazelle caves
Prehistory, history and nature in the land of Man
Come and discover the Grottes du Roc de Cazelle, a striking prehistoric park where you can see reconstructions of the life of our...
The Sorcerer's Cave
Prehistoric cave and troglodyte site
Please note: The Sorcerer's Cave is closed to visitors for the whole of 2024. The grotte du sorcier (sorcerer's cave) is located on the heights...
Combarelles cave
Over 800 Magdalenian engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Combarelles cave, located at the end of a valley just outside Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne, on the road to Sarlat, is a...
Laugerie Basse shelter
Prehistoric site listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site
A unique site, at the heart of prehistoric life : Welcome to the Laugerie Basse prehistoric shelters, an exceptional site occupied by...
Font de Gaume cave
One of the world's most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries
Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site since 1979, Font-de-Gaume is an ornate cave and one of the finest Paleolithic sanctuaries...
Le Parc du Thot
Extend your prehistory experience
At the Parc du Thot, located in Thonac in the Dordogne, immerse yourself in the world of Cro-Magnon Man and his fascinating relationship with the species...
Rouffignac cave
The cave of a hundred mammoths
Located in the commune of Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin in Périgord Noir, the Rouffignac cave, formerly known as the "Cro de...
Roque Saint Christophe
La Roque Saint-Christophe Trology Fort and City
Halfway between LES EYZIES and MONTIGNAC-LASCAUX, the ROQUE SAINT CHRISTOPHE cliff rises steeply from the Vézère river. This veritable wall...
Cave of Villars
Cave decorated with prehistoric paintings and concretions.
The Villars cave is the only cave in the Périgord to contain both original prehistoric paintings and concretions. The river...
Le Conquil Troglodytic site
Rock shelters occupied by man since prehistoric times
On the banks of the Vézère river, you'll discover authentic rock shelters occupied by man since prehistoric times, converted and fortified in...
National Museum of Prehistory
More than 18,000 pieces in a completely new museography
Housed in the former château of Les Eyzies de Taillac since 1911, embedded in the cliff overlooking the village, the Musée National de la...
L'Abri Cro-Magnon
Emblematic site for the discovery of Cro-magnon man
The Cro-Magnon shelter is the emblematic site of the discovery that gave its name to the first modern man: Cro-Magnon man (synonymous with...
Le Regourdou
The Neanderthal Sanctuary
The extraordinary story of Le Regourdou began in 1954, when Roger Constant, owner of a farm close to the...
Lascaux 4 International Center of Cave Art
Lascaux International Center for Cave Art ( lascaux 4 )
The facsimile of the Lascaux cave Lascaux IV, the International Center of Cave Art, houses a complete replica of the famous...
Cap Blanc shelter
A Magdalenian sculptural bestiary
The Cap Blanc shelter is located in the commune of Marquay , east of Les Eyzies, and is a site managed by the French National Monuments...