Archéosite des Fieux – Préhistoire

MIERS , Lot – Cultural heritage

About

Dive into the heart of prehistory with this site classified as a Historic Monument. Discover a natural cavity used as a trap by prehistoric man for nearly 80,000 years. Presentation of a cave decorated with paintings and engravings (photographs and film). All day long, demonstrations and workshops: flint, fire, music, propeller hunting and arts. Additional activities for children..A limestone cavity whose roof caved in when humanity first began to evolve, this natural trap has attracted people for more than 100 000 years. They hunted the great mammals (mammoth, bison) here, and sheltered in the cover of its walls as they went about their daily nomadic activities. Archaelogical research has uncovered successive periods of occupation by humans, from Neanderthals to Cro-Magnon. Visit the Archéosite des Fieux, set up in modern buildings integrated into their natural surroundings. Plunge into the world of prehistoric Man and learn something about archaeological techniques. Follow the dolmen and tumuli path along the tracks across the Causse.

Spoken languages : French


Opening

  • From samedi 5 avril 2025 to dimanche 4 mai 2025
  • From lundi 5 mai 2025 to lundi 30 juin 2025
  • From mardi 1 juillet 2025 to dimanche 31 août 2025
  • From lundi 1 septembre 2025 to mardi 30 septembre 2025
  • From dimanche 19 octobre 2025 to dimanche 2 novembre 2025

Prices

  • From 6€
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  • From 10€
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  • From 7€

Payment

  • Chèques bancaires et postaux
  • Eurocard – Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Carte bancaire
  • Cartes de paiement
  • Cash
  • Chèques Vacances

Services

Facilities

  • Coach parking
  • Salle de réunion équipée
  • Car park
  • Picnic area
  • Entertainments room
  • Film room
  • Toilets

Services

  • Bar
  • Location des infrastructures
  • Librairie
  • Espace jeux
  • Shop
  • Visites individuelles libres
  • Visites groupes guidées
  • Visites pédagogiques
  • Visites groupes libres
  • Visites individuelles guidées

Activities

  • Atelier pour enfants
  • Atelier pour adultes
  • Conférences
  • Stages
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Atelier pédagogique
  • Animation thématique spécifique

Groups

  • Minimal number of persons 10

Location