Create your natural ocher paint
Create your natural ocher paint
The cave paintings of the Chauvet Cave were made between –32,000 and -21,000 years ago. Although the scientific community has not yet agreed on the purpose of these drawings, it seems obvious that these are not mere decorations.
So were they used as magic incantations for hunting, was it the role of the shaman, or did our ancestors seek to leave a trace and communicate with future generations?
For 30 minutes, show your talents by using pigments and other natural elements.
Make your own prehistoric painting on a wooden board. Take away your creation.
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Can we do all the prehistoric workshops and the visit ?
The schedules between visits and prehistoric workshops are organized so that you can do everything in a day. However, in this case, you must arrive at the site upon opening. Download your schedule in pdf on the "schedules" page. -
What outfit to wear for the workshops?
At "Grottes du Cerdon", you are "on the ground" as close as possible to nature.
Dress accordingly in clothing suitable for outdoor activities which can be more or less dirty, depending on your abilities.
Remember that you are leaving your era!
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What is the age recommended for carrying out the workshops ?
We have indicated the recommended age for each activity, but obviously everything depends on the agility and precocity of each child.