Learn how to handle the tools to make fire by friction and percussion
The fire and the development of Prehistoric Man are inseparable. The domestication of fire dates back about 450,000 years.
An activity for everyone which consists in demonstrating by gestures, the old techniques of starting a fire by friction but especially by percussion.
At the end of the workshop, those who wish (and from 6 years old) can test the fire techniques.
- 4 /99 years old
- 30 minutes
- Sheltered activity in case of rain
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Is it possible to conduct the prehistoric workshops?
Most of the prehistoric workshops are distant from 3 to 5 minutes walking.
There is many paths through the park. The schedules take into account movements between 2 nearby activities. The 2 workshops furthest from each other are “pottery” and “fire” but you will not take more than 5 minutes by walking slowly with a young child.
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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. -
How does the tale visit go?
It takes place every Sunday at 1 p.m. and to participate you just need to book online minimum 24 hours in advance. It takes an average of 1.15 hours to visit