The whole of the Dordogne area boasts a vast array of pre-historic history, in particular the prehistoric stone dwellings and their wall paintings. From this rich pre-historic culture a number of parks have been developed, one of which is detailed below.

Préhisto-parc was designed with the help of J-L Heim, Professor at the Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle and the Institut de Paléontologie Humaine. The Vézère valley, an UNESCO World Heritage site, is an amazing voyage through 100,000 years! At Préhistoparc, relax as you experience a unique moment in history.

The park is situated about 1-½ hours east of the property and is located near all the famous caves.

Open daily from 1 March to 11 November – from 10 am to 6 pm
Summer opening hours: July and August – 9.30 am to 7.30 pm

What Will You See?

Life-size scenes of the daily life of the earliest Neanderthal hunters have been recreated for the first time ever. At the heart of a 5-hectare park, explanatory panels help you to understand their ways and customs. As you walk through the park, you will be plunged into the fascinating world of prehistoy.

Inside the recreation of a prehistoric settlement discovered in Siberia, you will follow a themed trail that will guide you from the time of your ancestors through to modern-day archaeology.

At Préhisto-parc, you will also meet Bernard Ginelli, an internationally famous sculptor, who will show you how to shape a flint or use a spear thrower, for which he holds the title of European Champion 2000.

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