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PREHISTORIC ORNAMENTS

Create your own stone bead and make your necklace !See more...

Create your own stone bead and make your necklace !

See more...


Create your own stone bead and make your necklace !

Since prehistoric times, men have attached great importance to ornamentation. The first elements of ornamentation appears -80,000 years ago, but it is especially from the Upper Paleolithic (-40,000 years) that we find many remains of these adornments.

What were they used for? Beautify yourself? To stand out? Show membership in a group? Many hypotheses are still put forward today ...

During this activity, shape, drill, and rub with prehistoric tools your stone and make your prehistoric ornament. 

From the age of 8.

Tip: Remember to come early to fully enjoy your day between visiting the Caves and Prehistoric Workshops
Informations

  • From 8 to 99 years old
  • 45 minutes
  • Sheltered activity in case of rain

Plan du parc
plan du parc
Questions about animations
  • 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.

  • Are pets allowed in the park and in the caves?
    • Pets are allowed in the park provided that their owners keep them on a leash, ensure the tranquility of visitors (barking) and the rules of cleanliness (excrement).


    • For the visit of the caves, only pets that can be carried throughout the visit are authorized.

  • 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.