Site/monument
in SERGEAC

Site préhistorique de Castel-Merle

Between Montignac-Lascaux and Les Eyzies on the left bank of the Vézère, the prehistoric site of Castel-Merle includes ten remarkable rock shelters, occupied by Neanderthal man 85 years ago then by Cro-man. Magnon 000 years ago. Excavation campaigns have revealed thousands of elements of ivory ornaments, shells and pierced teeth, painted or engraved blocks, etc.
In 2012, American researchers announced that they had precisely dated an engraved block from the Castel-Merle site: 37 years before the present day, it is therefore one of the oldest forms of cave art in Europe. , or even the world. After visiting the shelters, go back in time and become the hero of Castel-Merle: learn how to light a fire and cut flint, experiment with rocket fire, make jewelry or an assegai.
We speak: French, English, Dutch

Rankings; Labels

  • Listed historical sites and monuments

Themes:

  • Archeology
  • Prehistory

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min.
Minimum group size: 15 person(s)
Minimum group size: 40 people

Language(s) of the visit

French, English, Dutch

Opening

Opening hours from April 08 to June 30, 2024
MondayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from September 01 to September 27, 2024
MondayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Full price
8 €-
Reduced price
6.5 €-
Child rate
5 €-

Payment methods

  • Payment cards
  • French bank and postal checks
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Picnic area.
  • Coach parking

Services

Home animals

Yes

Address

24290 SERGEAC
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