The Prehistoric Rock Shelters of Laugerie-Basse
Prehistory for the whole family!
The Prehistoric Rock Shelters of Laugerie-Basse
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Located a few dozen meters from the Grand Roc Cave, the rock shelters of Laugerie-Basse, a prehistoric site dating from -15,000 and -10,000 BC, have been a reference for prehistorians the world over.
Thanks to the many archaeological discoveries made here, the shelters show evidence of cultural and artistic activity unrivalled in the region, or even anywhere else in Europe.
Read moreDelve into Prehistory with your family! With a 3D film and digital tablets, discover how and why mankind has lived in this place since prehistoric times...
Read moreListed as a World Heritage Site, this site is exceptional for the quantity, diversity, and quality of the 600 works of art found there. A 3D film explains how this type of shelter was formed, and a room features copies of the most beautiful pieces: an engraved bone washer, a harpoon, a statuette of a horse’s head and a female figurine called "Venus Without Shame". Visit the site with a digital tablet or a booklet or take a guided tour in summer.
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Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Cro-Magnon people and find out how they really lived and what tools they used, thanks to an interactive augmented reality experience!
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Denis
Lascaux IV
“The prehistoric site of Laugerie-Basse has left a distinct mark on every student of the Prehistoric. The site is famous for its artefacts, which show a world reinvented by the imagination of the Magdalenian hunters. Nestled at the foot of a majestic cliff, the rock shelters can be explored along a calm trail in the shade of the cliff, lulled by the sound of birdsong.”
Guillaume
Lascaux IV
You will be spellbound by your visit to the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site! At the foot of one of the steepest escarpments of the Vézère Valley, you will discover a place where prehistoric hunters and gatherers lived. Fall under the spell of the interactive visit and try to solve the mystery of Laugerie Basse.
Benjamin
Prehistoric Shelters of Laugerie Basse
My favourite moment was when I led a Cro-Magnon architectural workshop and the children, proud of the Cro-Magnon tent they had built, asked if they could spend the night in it…
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Carole
The site is very interesting and has been a “gold mine” for archaeologists and, consequently, for museums all over the world. The guide was great: passionate and, therefore, inspiring. Thank you again.
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Jackie
A 3D film, tablets for the visit, games and a "treasure hunt": super for the kids. The place was fabulously presented and the explanations were perfect.
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Alexandre
The visit was modernised with a really good 3D film and interactive tablets. The strata of successive periods of occupation are very visible and impressive.
*Comments taken from reviews posted by our customers on Tripadvisor and Facebook.
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HEALTH PASS
Following the latest government announcements, a health pass is required for all persons over 12 years old and two before entering the site.
You will be asked to show proof of a complete vaccination history or a negative test (PCR or antigenic) dated less than 72 hours ago or a positive test showing recovery from Covid 19 dated at least 11 days ago and less than 6 months ago. Wearing a mask is also compulsory from the age of 11 and is recommended from the age of 6.
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