Go back in time… and experience a marvellous scientific journey through a period of prehistory...

Observe, touch, listen, feel… Play the scientist and explore the world of our ancestors !

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Museum

At the gateway to Quercy and Perigord, the Lémance Valley has witnessed many of history’s great events.

Why does the climate change?

What did prehistoric man eat?

Why is Sauveterre in this location?

Where prehistoric people live?

Why mammoth did disappeared?

Are scientist always right?

So many questions that you will find the answers to.
A really new, modern, interactive place dedicated to Prehistory!
Reception, visit and documentation is available in English version.

An indoor / outdoor museum !

Continue the experience outside by visiting the nearby archaeological site of Le Martinet (unaccompanied tour).

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Opening times

Periods	Days	Hours
From April 18th to 29th	From Monday to Friday	2.00-5.00 pm
From July 1st - 10th	Everyday (except on Saturdays)	1.30-6.00 pm
From July 11th - August 14th	Everyday (except on Saturday and Sunday mornings)	10.30am-12.30pm 1.30-6.00 pm
From August 15th - 28th	Everyday (except on Saturdays and 15/08)	1.30-6.00 pm
From October 24th - November 4th	From Monday to Friday (exept on the 01/11)	2.00-5.00 pm

Close for Christmas holidays.

For further informations, contact us.

Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Opening throughout the year for groups by appointment, on request.

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Admission charges

Self-Guided Visit
Adults (13 years and older)	6 €
Discounted Price (6-12 years old, students and disabled people)	4 €
Children under 6 years, Professionals (Tourism, museums,…)	Free
Family Pass': 2 adults + 2 children	16 €
Family activities	6 €
Group adult (15 people minimum)	60 €
Additionnal adult group	4 €

Guided visit (by prior appointment)
Adult group (15 people minimum)	90 € museum visit 120 € museum visit + archeological site
Tourism & Handicap group	60 €