Prehistoric Shelters of Laugerie Basse A must-see prehistoric site in Périgord Noir

LAUGERIE-BASSE: EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF MEN

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Laugerie-Basse Prehistoric Shelters are an exceptional testimony to human life during the Magdalenian period. These rock shelters, used by our ancestors, served as both shelters and living spaces. Discovered during major archaeological excavations in the 19th century, they have become an essential reference for prehistorians around the world.

Visiting experiences for a dive into the past

• Free visit: Browse the Abris de Laugerie-Basse at your own pace and dive into a spectacular natural fault, where you will discover how and why these prehistoric men chose this place to settle. Thanks to a digital tablet and interactive panels , you will be able to touch, see and imagine the life of our ancestors. TICKET OFFICE
  
  
• Cro-Magnon Workshop: For families, the “Cro-Magnon” workshop is a fun experience that allows children to learn about prehistoric life. Explore the objects that men used in the past and learn how to design a prehistoric tent with a facilitator!
  
  
• Combined ticket: At the exit of the village of Les Eyzies , explore two must-see sites of Prehistory. Take advantage of a preferential rate to visit the Grotte du Grand Roc and the prehistoric shelters of Laugerie-Basse. TICKET OFFICE
  

Why come and discover this site?

• Dwellings occupied since prehistoric times
• More than 600 archaeological remains discovered
• Workshops in the shoes of Cro-Magnon
• A few steps from the Grotte du Grand Roc

Practical information:

From 06/04 to 05/07: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

From 06/07 to 30/08: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

From 08/31 to 11/03: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.