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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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.
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What can you do with children from 3 years old ?
A dedicated storytelling tour (tale) is offered on Sundays to families with young children (3/5 years). It is necessary to reserve it on the internet.
The workshops "painting, prehistoric pottery and fire techniques" complete this visit in order to immerse the little ones in Prehistory.
Parents can help the little ones to adorn and shoot spears.
The excavation workshop can also be attended by the parents for the youngest.
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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.