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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.

  • 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 to reserve tickets for a departure to visit the caves?


    • When purchasing your tickets on our website, you will be able to select the time at which you wish to take the guided tour.


    • You will thus have the certainty that tickets will be reserved for you on the chosen departure.


    • When you arrive on our site, present yourself at reception no later than 15 minutes before departure with your tickets. If you buy your tickets on the spot, you will have the possibility of choosing your time of visit of the caves according to the remaining availability.