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 BP, 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 Academic Advisor
“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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Jean
We visited laugerie basse as a combined rocket with grand roc. We didn’t know anything about it and we really had a good time. The guide was very professional and friendly and she explained the site with great detail. We wish there were more items to see though in order to better imagine the life of our ancestors in this region. At the end we could experiment throwing a sagaie and kids loved it. Highly recommended. The restaurant on site is really good with a friendly staff and very decent prices.
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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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