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.
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...
Dinosaur park Dordogne
Voyagez à travers le temps au Parc aux Dinosaures de Dordogne
Bienvenue au Parc aux Dinosaures Dordogne-Périgord Au cœur de la Vallée de la Vézère, à Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, le Parc aux Dinosaures vous...
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...
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...
Bara-Bahau cave
Bear sanctuary
The Bara-Bahau (or Bara-Bao) cave, some 100 meters long, is one of the Palaeolithic caves in the...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Le Conquil Troglodytic site
Falaise habitée depuis la Préhistoire en Vallée de la Vézère
Le Conquil, une falaise qui raconte des millénaires d’histoire Posé en bord de Vézère à Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, le Conquil est un site...
Château de Commarque
The mysteries of the Forgotten Fortress
Château de Commarque: a medieval castrum Overlooking the Beune valley, Château de Commarque was built to protect...