The Musée de la Préhistoire
Since its creation in the early 20th century, the Musée National de la Préhistoire has been collecting, studying and learning from prehistoric artefacts, making it a benchmark for prehistorians and visitors alike.
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La Roque Saint-Christophe
A unique troglodyte site in the world. Carved into a limestone wall, these natural caves have been occupied since prehistoric times. They were subsequently modified to become a fort and a city from the Middle Ages to the early Renaissance.
This site is a setting of rare and savage beauty, unique for the number of dwellings and the length of time it has been occupied by humankind.
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New in 2025!
Step back 50,000 years and dive into the origins of humanity at the brand-new Neanderthal Man – The Man from La Chapelle-aux-Saints Museum, opening in 2025!
It was here, in a small village in the Corrèze, that the Bouyssonie brothers made the groundbreaking discovery of the first almost complete Neanderthal skeleton in 1908, a find that forever changed our understanding of evolution.
Today, visitors can relive this extraordinary adventure through an immersive tour combining archaeology, science, and storytelling. Explore the reconstructed office of the discoverers, enter a state-of-the-art DNA analysis lab, and uncover the secrets of humankind’s past. Thanks to interactive exhibits, multimedia tools, and an audio-guided tour suitable for all ages from 4 and up, you’ll journey from the cave where it all began to the latest scientific breakthroughs. This 1.5-hour visit offers a unique chance to experience prehistory like never before—whatever the weather!
https://neandertal-musee.org/