Guided tours, conference and workshop(studio) in shelters of Laugerie-basse

Intervention of Jean-Pierre Chadelle, archaeologist of the departmental service(department) of archaeology. As well as a workshop(studio) " Cro Magnon Architecte " reserved for the children between 5

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  • guided tours at 11 h and 16 h.
  • On Saturday, 15 at 14 h 30: Intervention of sir Jean-Pierre Chadelle, departmental archaeologist du Service of Archaeology.
  • Animations at 10 h and 15 h: Workshop(Studio) " Cro Magnon Architecte " reserved for the children between 5 and 12 years.

About the venue

Avenue de Laugerie, Les Eyzies de Tayac Sireuil
  • Site archéologique
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  • Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO

The deposits(fields) of Laugerie Basse were occupied from Magdalenian period. The prehistoric shelter of Laugerie Basse is located in the valley of Vézère. Cliff which shelters him(her,it) was frequented since the prehistory and visit allows to tackle(approach) numerous domains from the archaeological vestiges which the site delivered: geology, human evolution, climate, flora and fauna, datings and lifestyle of the prehistoric men(people). The stratigraphy of Laugerie Basse presents many tracks of homes(foyers). The site is at once renowned for the large number of tools and on-the-spot bare adorned objects: slice(washer) of engraved bone, harpoon, statuette of head of horse and the famous female figurine called " indecent Venus ".

Abris de Laugerie-basse Abri sous roche dit des Marseilles © Semitour Périgord