Les Eyzies

The old town of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil is known for its high concentration of prehistoric caves to discover, it is also here that was discovered the famous Cro-Magnon. To find the last cave with prehistoric polychrome paintings still open in the area, visit the cave of Font de Gaume listed historical monuments and listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. The town is full of other classified caves, like those Combarelles, the Mouthe or Bernifal. Also open to the public, the shelter is Cro-Magnon man's place of discovery of the same name. Not far away, it is also possible to visit the shelter Armand Chadourne shelter Audi, the Pataud shelter or the shelter of the Fish. Rich collections of all kinds, the National Museum of Prehistory takes place at the heart of the village, including unveiling flints and one of the richest collections of Paleolithic including portable art, graves or the first set World of Paleolithic art on blocks engraved or carved.

But prehistory is not the only time in the spotlight at Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. It is also possible to admire the castle Commarque classified historical monument, built in the twelfth century. The building has undergone changes to fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and is now open to the public. Difficult to access, it is dubbed the forgotten fortress, however, it is worth a look especially with the many activities offered throughout the year. Do not miss the Castle of Tayac, also classified. Built in the twelfth century and rebuilt in the fourteenth, it takes place on a rocky terrace of a large rock shelter that still overlooks the town today. It now houses part of the collections of the National Museum of Prehistory.

Manaurie not missing more interest with its prehistoric heritage is revealed through the cave Carpe Diem and colorful natural formations or shelters Fish, Laugerie Low, High or Laugerie of Cave Grand Roc. Passing through the small town, you can also explore the castle of Cap del Rock of the late nineteenth century, the castle of the sixteenth Lortal the Roucaudou mansion with its facades and roofs listed historical monument or the Holy Church -Pierre-es-links Romanesque.

Listed building, the cave of St. Cirq is still open to the public today. It reveals including prehistoric engravings Magdalenian like the sorcerer, who reveals an incredible human figure. Strolling in the charming little town, you can also explore the cave of Pech-strong St Deaf, Clauzel castle of the seventeenth century, a strong house or the Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitta church with bell tower.

Fans of outdoor activities will also be seduced by the many hiking trails or mountain biking available on site like loops of the Mouthe of 7 towers, the Micoque and Gorge hell.

The market is held every Monday morning from April to October, in Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil. Fridays in July and August, the town also has a night market with festive meal.

The feast of the Vézère takes place in mid-July with a ball and fireworks.

In July, the town offers its harvest celebration with various activities for all ages.

In early August, discover the festival of fishing on the banks of the Vézère with fireworks and dancing.

In August, up to the Bison's Day with various events like a garage sale, fireworks and a festive meal.

• From 6 april to 5 may 2024
• Château de Commarque, Route du château de Commarque
• During the vacation season, take part in guided tours and enjoy fun workshops at no extra charge, to enhance your experience : - - archery on Sundays from 3:30pm to 5pm (ages 7 and up) - - thruster shooting on Fridays from 3.30pm to 5pm (open to all), - - stone carving Mondays, 3:30 pm to 5 pm (ages 7 and up) - - prehistoric music on Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5pm (open to all), - - medieval calligraphy, Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 5 pm (open to all) - No advance booking required. - Enhance your visit with some free, ongoing activities : - games of yesteryear, the cabinet de courtoisie and the new treasure hunt "le jeu des 7 coffres" (from age 7, supplement 2 ?) - For the adventurous : abseil down the dungeon (80 m) on 04/23 (from 10 years) - 30 ? (booking required) - Food trucks - + More info on the website

• From 8 april to 7 july 2024
• 1 rue du Musée, Musée National de la Préhistoire
• Where prehistory meets the present : the National Museum of Prehistory welcomes Tèrra Aventura from April 8 to July 7,2024. At the heart of this unprecedented adventure are exploration and enigmas. Your mission : reconstitute a prehistoric toolbox to support the museum's work. Alongside you, the mischievous Poïz will guide you through the collections to the final treasure ! - To join this captivating adventure, download the 100% free Tèrra Aventura application and flash the QR Code at the Les Eyzies Tourist Office. A unique experience awaits you in this important place in the memory of prehistoric history. Open from 08/04 to 07/07.

• From 8 april to 3 may 2024
• 30 Rue du Moulin, Pôle d'interprétation de la Préhistoire
• Come and enjoy our workshops during the school vacations. - On 08/04,12/04,22/04,23/04,24/04,25/04,26/04,30/04,02/05 and 03/05, discover the tales of - - Children of Prehistory (5-8 years) at 11am. 5 ? - - Le loup gris et sa forêt jolie (3-8 yrs) at 4pm. 5 ? - and the manual activity "mon mobil de l'expo" (6-8 yrs) at 2pm. 5 ? - The week of April 15, excavations are in the spotlight with : - - For children over 8 : the excavation workshop (duration 2h) at 10am on 15/04 and 18/04. (8 ? /child, 11 ? /adult) - - ages 5 to 7 : mobi-digging workshop (1h) at 11 am on 04/17 and 04/19.5 ? - Animal workshops (ages 8 and up) - 5 ? /child, 6 ? /adult - - Insect" workshop on 15/04 at 2pm - - Mammals" workshop on 18/04 at 2pm - Further information on the Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire website : https://www.pole-prehistoire.com/fr/

• From 8 april to 3 may 2024
• Musée National de Préhistoire, Rue du Musée
• -Pearl Age" workshop at 11 a.m - Since when have people chosen to embellish their physical appearance with decorative and symbolic elements ? Who wore them, and what materials were used in prehistoric times ? Bring the whole family to discover the beads and pendants in the museum collections, and make your own Paleo-style body adornment using period materials ! - wednesday : 10/04,17/04,24/04,01/05 - Friday : 12/04,19/04,26/04,03/05 - - Prehisto'rigolo" workshop at 11 a.m - Discover the animals of Prehistory through a short tour in the company of mischievous characters. - mondays : 8/04,15/04,22/04,29/04 - Reservation essential

• From 12 to 26 april 2024
• Rue du Musée
• Prehisto'rigolo & age of beads workshop - Discover the animals of Prehistory through a short journey in the company of mischievous characters. - Since when have people chosen to embellish their physical appearance with decorative and symbolic elements ? Who wore them, and what materials were used in prehistoric times ? Bring the whole family to discover the beads and pendants in the museum collections, and make your own Paleo-style body adornment using period materials ! - Adults : 7 ? - Reservations required via the Affluences platform - Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• From 13 to 28 april 2024
• Château de Commarque, Route du Château de Commarque
• Guided tour - Guided tours led by our experienced guides, archaeologists, art historians and cultural mediators provide a lively narrative and historical insight into the complexity of this unique site, from the valley to the castle ? S main building. - Workshop included in admission price : - Adults : 9.80 ? - Students : 8 ? - 6-17 years old : 6.50 ? - Free for children under 6 - This event will take place outdoors, with the possibility of an alternative location in case of bad weather.

• From 13 to 28 april 2024
• Rue du Musée
• Discovery tours - - A museum in the valley - - the must-sees - A tour focusing on fifteen masterpieces, offering a general approach to the collections. - Come and discover 100 years of the museum ? S history through the construction of its collections from the region ? S major archaeological sites. The tour continues outside, in the courtyard and in the restoration of the first room of the château, opened to visitors in 1923, to evoke the history of the museum and the succession of human occupations of the cliff, from the Paleolithic to the present day. - Adults : 9.50 ? - Reduced admission under certain conditions - Free for children under 13 - Reservations required via the Affluences platform

• On 26 april 2024
• Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire, Rue du Moulin
• From April 26 to 28, the Pôle d ? interprétation de la Préhistoire welcomes to the Vézère valley an emblematic event in prehistory : the Rencontres Paléobox. - Since 2009, meetings have been organized in areas rich in prehistory to exchange know-how, materials, techniques and teaching aids, share knowledge and discoveries and pass them on to the public. Lecture by Christophe Vigerie : through a richly illustrated presentation, discover the dense and rich history of this emblematic valley… - In the presence of Paleobox members. - Free ; booking recommended

• On 28 april 2024
• 30 rue du moulin, Pôle d'Interprétation de la Préhistoire
• Come and take part in a wide range of prehistoric and archaeological activities for all the family. - Throughout the day on Sunday, amateur and professional animators and experimenters from all over France will be presenting their activities during a day of demonstrations, events and free workshops on prehistory and archaeology : - - Animation of a stencil workshop on fabrics : T-shirt designs : hands, skulls, mammoths… - - Demonstrations of tanning, rope-making, prehistoric weapon-making, fire-lighting techniques, flint knapping, basket-making ? - - Origins" object show : tales and stories about prehistoric technologies and lifestyles - - Workshops : introduction to early music, cave art, model habitat, pirogue challenge, soapstone carving (adornment).

• From 30 april to 1 may 2024
• 14 rue de Tayac, Eglise de Tayac
• The Origins of Piste" workshop - Tue April 30 & Wed May 1 : - Spend a day of advanced tracking in the Vallée de l'Homme with Inès, Jean-Michel and Francis. Followed by a night under the stars in a rock shelter. And the next day, become a VIP with the Pygmies ! Your 3 guides are experienced and certified trackers. - They'll immerse you in the fascinating world of tracking for a whole day. - We'll all sleep in a natural shelter in the Vallée de l'Homme. - The following day, we'll welcome a group of Aka Pygmies from the Congo, who will introduce us to their natural navigation techniques. - These 2 days will be spent in silence, taking as our model traditional transmissions by imitation. - We look forward to sharing our passion with you ! Ages 8 and up. Reservations required.