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Pôle d'interprétation de la Préhistoire

Folk art and traditions ,  Environment and nature ,  Interpretation centre in Les Eyzies
Free
  • The International Prehistory Centre, located in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac in the Dordogne, welcomes you to the heart of the Vézère valley, which has been occupied by Man for 400,000 years.

    Nestled at the exit of the village in the direction of the Lascaux cave and Sarlat, it is the ideal place to learn about prehistory. You can also easily reach the National Museum of Prehistory on foot, just a few metres away.

    With 3,000 m2 of free space designed for all audiences (reception, information,...
    The International Prehistory Centre, located in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac in the Dordogne, welcomes you to the heart of the Vézère valley, which has been occupied by Man for 400,000 years.

    Nestled at the exit of the village in the direction of the Lascaux cave and Sarlat, it is the ideal place to learn about prehistory. You can also easily reach the National Museum of Prehistory on foot, just a few metres away.

    With 3,000 m2 of free space designed for all audiences (reception, information, exhibitions, workshops and educational courses, media library, cyberspace, films and documentaries, conferences, shows, activities, shop), this place is an invitation to enrich your stay and discover the prehistoric sites of the Vézère valley.
  • Access
    • Main road  :  Périgueux D710, D47
    • Main road  :  Sarlat D47
    • Main road  :  Bergerac D32
    • Motorway  :  A89
    • Airport/airfield  :  Périgueux / Bergerac
  • Environment
    • Walking distance from the Tourist Office
    • In the village
  • Spoken languages
    • French
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Tourism and handicap
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
    • Groups
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Mobility impaired
  • Activities
    • Special theme activity
    • Adult workshop
    • Children's workshop
    • Symposia
    • Lectures
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Equipment
    • Auditorium
    • bus parking
    • Meeting room
  • Services
    • Non-guided tour
    • Boutique
    • Multimedia library
    • Wi-fi
  • Rates 2025
  • Free
    Free
Openings
  • From April 1, 2025
    until October 31, 2025
  • From July 1, 2025
    until August 31, 2025
  • From November 1, 2025
    until December 31, 2025
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    Closed
    -
  • Saturday
    Closed
    -
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    Closed
    -
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM